Nick Kyrgios threw fresh doubt on whether he will play in the Australian Open after withdrawing from an exhibition match. The Australian, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, returned to action in Brisbane last week after playing only one singles match since October 2022 following knee and wrist surgeries.

Nick Kyrgios was due to play an exhibition singles match against Novak Djokovic on Thursday night, but has withdrawn because of an abdominal setback.

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley is confident Nick Kyrgios will make his grand slam tennis return in Melbourne despite a new injury threatening his involvement.Kyrgios was due to play an exhibition singles match against 24-time grand slam event champion Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday night to kick off “A Night with Novak”,

Nick Kyrgios partnered with Novak Djokovic in doubles and then lost to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in singles in Brisbane.

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Kyrgios last appeared at the Davis Cup in 2019 but has since suffered with injuries, enduring an 18-month lay-off after undergoing wrist surgery in September 2023 before returning for the Brisbane Int

Nick Kyrgios has been struck down by yet another injury on the eve of his return to grand slam tennis. The Australian former world No.13 was due to play Novak Djokovic in an exhibition match on Thursday, in the lead-up to his first Australian Open since 2022, but has withdrawn due to an abdominal injury.

Nick Kyrgios says he is doing all he can to be fit for the Australian Open after withdrawing from an exhibition match with an abdominal strain.

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from an exhibition event with Novak Djokovic due to an abdominal strain, casting more doubt on the former Wimbledon finalist's chances of making his Australian Open comeback this month.