Nick Kyrgios is set to miss Wimbledon for the third consecutive year, confirming another setback in his recovery from injury.
The Australian player hasn`t competed at the All England Club since reaching his sole Grand Slam singles final there in 2022, where he was defeated by Novak Djokovic.
After being sidelined for over two years with persistent knee and wrist problems, Kyrgios attempted a comeback at the beginning of this season. However, his plans to play doubles at the French Open were abandoned after he suffered a further knee injury.
He has now announced that he will be unable to participate in what he calls his favourite part of the season, stating on Instagram:
“Just wanted to give everyone a quick update – I`ve hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won`t make it back for grass this year.
I know how much you`ve all been looking forward to seeing me out there, and I`m genuinely sorry to disappoint. This is just a bump in the road though, and I`m already working hard to get back stronger than ever.
Thank you for all your continued support – it means everything to me. See you soon!”
The 30-year-old`s career was significantly impacted by a torn ligament in his wrist in 2023. This injury necessitated surgery and kept him out of the game for a year and a half.
His return to action in January was brief. After losing to Britain`s Jacob Fearnley in the first round of the Australian Open, he suggested that it might have been his last singles match at Melbourne Park.
Further wrist pain led to his tearful retirement from a match at Indian Wells in March. Despite this, he managed to secure his first singles win since 2022 against Mackenzie McDonald in Miami later that month, in what remains his most recent tournament appearance.
Kyrgios remained connected to Wimbledon last year by working as a television pundit. He is also scheduled to appear at the New Wimbledon Theatre on June 24 as part of the live tour for his podcast, `Good Trouble`.
The Wimbledon Championships are scheduled to commence on June 30.
