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Nick Kyrgios’ withdrawal from ANOTHER tournament sparks concerns that the star will not be fit for the Australian Open as his manager blasts critics who think the bad boy’s injury is FAKE
- Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from another tournament, raising new concerns
- The 27-year-old withdrew from the United Cup citing an ankle injury.
- He has now withdrawn from the Adelaide International due to the coup.
- Manager Daniel Horsfall frustrated by people questioning Kyrgios’ injuries
- Kyrgios faces a race against time to be fit to play at the Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios took a major blow trying to participate in the Australian Open after the tennis star withdrew from another warm-up event.
A week after upsetting his compatriots by withdrawing from the United Cup, it has been confirmed that Kyrgios will not play at the Adelaide International 2 on 10 January.
Tournament officials confirmed that Kyrgios would not compete in the second week of the tournament due to injury.
Nick Kyrgios withdrew from another tournament just days before the Australian Open
“The Adelaide International can confirm that Nick Kyrgios will not compete in Week 2 of the tournament,” read a statement obtained by News Corp.
The event is clearly disappointed with this decision, as are the fans who support it, but injuries do happen and health is always the priority.
‘The Adelaide International wish Nick Kyrgios the best of luck and a speedy recovery, understanding the importance of preparing for the Australian Open. You are welcome back to Adelaide International at any time.
Kyrgios’ manager Daniel Horsfall has also expressed his frustration with those who question the legitimacy of the Canberra-born star’s injuries.
“We are very excited and working every day to make sure we are ready for the Australian Open,” Horsfall said.
The 27-year-old angered his compatriots after withdrawing from the United Cup last week
He became embroiled in a war of words with Australian tennis hero Lleyton Hewitt over his retirement.
A lot of people were upset after he withdrew from the United Cup, but I hope they realize now that the injury is genuine.
‘I wish more people would ask questions before doing their bit.’
The Australian Open begins on January 16.
Since his retirement from the United Cup, Kyrgios has been locked in a war of words with Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, who was unimpressed with the 27-year-old’s last-minute exit.
Kyrgios told The Sydney Morning Herald he needed to prioritize his preparations for next month’s Australian Open, but after Alex de Minaur’s loss to Cameron Norrie, Hewitt said it was Kyrgios’ way of withdrawing that was the hardest of swallow.
Despite being the captain, Hewitt only learned that Kyrgios had withdrawn at the same time as the rest of the team: ten minutes before Australia faced the press on Wednesday.
When he tried to contact Kyrgios thereafter, Hewitt did not receive an immediate response.
“It was pretty hard not knowing what was going on in the last 24 hours,” Hewitt said Thursday night.
But now an ankle injury could hamper his chances of playing at Melbourne Park this month.
It was probably the lack of communication.
“If it was just worrying Nick, that’s one thing, but when it revolves around the team and other people and I guess their preparation…they want to play their best not only at this event, but also on the road to the Open. from Australia.
‘That’s probably the hardest.’
Kyrgios responded by pointing to captain Sam Stosur’s more measured response when Ajla Tomljanovic withdrew with a left knee injury.
“Hmm, I wonder if (Sam) Stosur will throw her under the bus like our captain did for me… ‘hard to prepare when you don’t know what’s going on,'” Kyrgios wrote on Twitter.