One of the great attractions of the Australian Open is in jeopardy. Nick Kyrgiosthe local hero who is set to rock this year’s edition after more than a year out due to injury, It was a serious doubt four days before the start of the tournament.
The alarms went off early Wednesday, when the Australian was forced to cancel his charity match against Novak Djokovic due to an abdominal distension which questions his participation in the first Grand Slam of the season.
“Unfortunately, I will not be able to play against my best friend this Thursday 9th (January) because I had an ultrasound which showed a grade 1 distension in the abdominal area.“he wrote on his Instagram account.
“I’m going to rest and do my best to get better.“added the controversial tennis player.
The 29-year-old returned to play last week in Brisbane for the first time on tour in 18 months following knee surgery and wrist reconstruction. He lost his first match against Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
He also played doubles in Brisbane, with Djokovicwho he is scheduled to face on Thursday in a charity match at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.
The presence of Kyrgios is one of the great attractions of this Thursday’s draw, and that As an unseeded player, he can face, already in the first round, rivals like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic or his new nemesis Jannik Sinner.that he does not stop attacking for a day.
Source: La Verdad
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