Why isn’t Nick Kyrgios playing in Wimbledon 2023?
The news that Nick Kyrgios will not be playing at Wimbledon 2023 has left his many fans disappointed.
Last year saw the fiery Australian in the Gentlemen’s Singles Final, losing to this year’s favourite Novak Djokovic.
He ruffled a few feathers at the Championships in 2022 by refusing to back down when breaking Wimbledon’s strict dress code, lashing out verbally at umpires in matches and irritating the crowd with an underarm serve in the final.
His infamous third round match against Stefano Tsitsipas saw both slapped with hefty fines, with the Greek player accusing him of ‘bullying’, to which Kyrgios responded: ‘That’s just soft. We’re not cut from the same cloth. If he’s affected by that today, that’s what’s holding him back.’
Fans were expecting to see Kyrgios return to Wimbledon, as he was due to play his opening round against David Goffin on Court One on Monday, July 3. He was also at the All England Club the day before practising for the tournament.
So, why is Nick Kyrgios not at Wimbledon 2023? Let’s find out.
Why is Nick Kyrgios not at Wimbledon 2023?
Nick Kyrgios has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon with a wrist injury.
He confirmed his withdrawal due to a torn ligament in a statement the day before Wimbledon 2023 began, saying he picked up the injury at the Majorca Championships last month.
Kyrgios said: ‘I’m really sad to say that I have to withdraw from Wimbledon this year.
‘During my comeback I experienced some pain in my wrist during Majorca. As a precaution I had it scanned and it came back showing a torn ligament in my wrist.
‘I tried everything to be able to play and I am disappointed to say that I just didn’t have enough time to manage it before Wimbledon.’
He added: ‘I’ll be back and as always I appreciate the support from all my fans.’
Has Nick Kyrgios suffered injuries before?
Earlier this year, Kyrgios was forced to withdraw from the Australian Open due to a knee injury, which he then underwent surgery for.
Kyrgios said he was ‘devastated’ to withdraw from the Australian Open, but added: ‘That’s life. Injury is a part of the sport.
‘I guess I can draw some inspiration from someone like Thanasi (Kokkinakis) who has had a bunch of injuries and has bounced back.
‘I’m not doubting I will be back to my full strength and playing the tennis I was playing prior to this event.
‘Going into (the Open) as one of the favourites, it’s brutal. All I can do now is just look forward, do what I need to do and come back.’
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