Home favorite Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Australian Open due to a knee injury
The 27-year-old Australian told reporters he was “extremely disappointed” to miss the grand slam event, now underway in Melbourne. “I’m devastated, obviously, it’s my home tournament. I’ve had some great memories,” Kyrgios said in a press conference. “Going into this event as one of the favorites, it’s brutal. All I can do now is just look forward, do what I need to do and come back.” Kyrgios was scheduled to face Roman Safiullin in the first round on Tuesday.
During Monday’s press conference, Kyrgios’ physiotherapist Will Maher said the injury is not career-ending. “It won’t interrupt his year tremendously, despite the fact it’s a great disappointment to withdraw from the Australian Open home slam,” Maher said. “The prognosis is good and he’ll be fine.” Maher added that they expect Kyrgios to be able to compete at the Indian Wells tournament in March.
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