Tennis aficionados worldwide are met with disheartening news as Nick Kyrgios announces his withdrawal from the 2023 US Open. The Australian tennis ace, once the beacon of promise following an exceptional 2022 season, now faces a year without participation in any of the Grand Slam tournaments.
Born in Canberra, the 28-year-old was eagerly anticipated to grace the court at the upcoming US Open, reigniting hope in his fans. Yet, recent updates reveal his decision to sideline himself, rendering 2023 a year without Grand Slam appearances for him. This development is even more astonishing given that, in the prior year, Kyrgios battled his way to his inaugural major final.
Kyrgios' journey in 2023 has been riddled with challenges. A left knee injury, demanding arthroscopic surgery, forced him to miss the Australian Open. The recuperation period unfortunately stretched, also robbing him of the chance to compete in the French Open. This dual Grand Slam absence, considering his formidable prowess, signals a notable downturn in his tennis journey.
Despite being a 2022 US Open quarterfinalist, Kyrgios has only marked his presence in a singular singles match this year. This match, held in Stuttgart, Germany, concluded in a loss. A string of injuries has been the main antagonist, keeping the dynamic player out of the tennis circuit for the bulk of the year. Following his Stuttgart loss, a wrist injury prompted his exit from Wimbledon – a venue where he had previously demonstrated his mettle, finishing second to the legendary Novak Djokovic in 2022.
Kyrgios' prolonged hiatus from professional tennis mirrors in his current ATP ranking. Holding the 92nd position signifies a precipitous fall for someone who just a year ago, contended for a Grand Slam title. As Kyrgios plots his return, these rankings underscore the mountainous task awaiting him.
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