Nick Kyrgios confirmed that he would not be able to attend Australia expanded 2023 because of his knee injury. The host player is expected to face Roman Safiillin in the first round on January 17 but will be replaced by Denis Kudla, who is lucky to be chosen through a draw.
“It is clear that this injury occurs at a bad time. But that's life,” Kyrgios said at a recent press conference. “Injury is a part of sports. I can follow a person like a person like Thanasi Kokkinis. He has been involved in a series of injuries and is currently returning to the peak.
Kyrgios and his team were forced to hold a press conference to declare this bad news after the MRI scan showed a tumor caused by a small tear in the menu of Australian tennis. Kyrgios's physical therapist said he could not determine the time when the 27 -year -old player was injured, but he began to feel uncomfortable on his knees 2 weeks ago.
“I have no doubt that I will return to my full body and perform the tennis that I have shown in the tournaments before the Australian expansion. It is clear that I feel pain because this is like my home tournament.
I had a few great memories with Australia expanded, especially last year's title when playing at the highest level of my career. Sadly, I had to withdraw as one of the champions of the tournament. All I can do now is to look forward, doing what I need to do to return, “Kyrgios added.
Kyrgios was ranked No. 19 in Australia expanded 2023. Runner -up Wimbeldon 2022 did not play a match in the weeks before the first Grand Slam of 2023 after withdrawing from United Cup and Adelaide International for ankle injury.
