.NickKyrgios has withdrawn from the AustralianOpen due to a knee injury that requires surgery. AusOpen 7NEWS
Kyrgios was expected to contend for the title but his hopes were already under threat after a disrupted build-up due to the previously undiagnosed knee issue.His manager had hinted at the growing concerns when he rejected criticism of the Wimbledon finalist’s call to withdraw from the United Cup and a lead-up tournament in Adelaide.
Kyrgios will undergo an operation to remove the cyst with a view to returning at the Indian Wells Masters in March.WARNING: DISTURBING IMAGE BELOW. “Even last week he was having where they use a syringe to try to drain the cyst. Nick has some pretty gruesome photos, I’m sure he’ll share them later.”Kyrgios, 27, said his exhibition match with Novak Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena late last week served as a fitness test.
“I always wanted to do everything right and train right, tick every box, and be ready for the Aus Open. Obviously this coming around is just bad timing. That’s life, injuries are part of the sport.
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