Nick Kyrgios is ready to do 'everything I can do to get back to my best after undergoing knee surgery. Last year's Wimbledon runner-up was left 'devastated when he had to withdraw from the Australian Open.
Kyrgios was ruled out of his home grand slam after an MRI scan on his knee revealed a cyst as a result of a small lateral meniscus tear. The world number 21 on Monday revealed he had gone under the knife and is looking forward to starting out on the road to recovery.
He posted on Instagram: "Surgery complete. I'll be doing everything I can to get back to my best. To the real ones checking in and sending the vibes…. I love you."
Kyrgios won the seventh ATP Tour singles title of his career in Washington last August and claimed the Australian Open men's doubles title with Thanasi Kokkinakis in his homeland 12 months ago.
The 27-year-old was beaten by Novak Djokovic in his maiden major singles final at the All England Club last July.
Earlier, Kyrgios released a statement revealing the news of his injury.
"Bad timing. Injuries are part of the sport," Kyrgios told reporters. "I'm devastated obviously, it's my home slam.
"It's pretty brutal. One of the most important tournaments of my career, so it hasn’t been easy at all."
Kyrgios, who pulled out of the United Cup late last month citing exhaustion, had played Novak Djokovic in an exhibition match on Friday.
The Australian started to feel some discomfort in his knee during that match, before making the decision to pull out on Monday.
"I wanted to give myself hope, I thought I had a chance," he said.
Kyrgios was the highest-ranked local player in the men's and women's singles draws, with 22nd seed Alex de Minaur the next-best Australian hope.
Reigning women's singles champion Ash Barty retired last year, while compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic, ranked 35th in the world, withdrew due to an ongoing knee issue on the weekend.
(With Opta Inputs)
