February 18, 2025
Nick Kyrgios ‘considering retirement’ amid accidents, success in sales space
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It’s lengthy been mentioned that Nick Kyrgios has immense expertise on the tennis courtroom, but he hasn’t been in a position to put all of it collectively.

The 28-year-old has been absent from every of the final 5 Grand Slams, together with the continued Australian Open in his house nation.

His finest end to date is an look within the 2022 Wimbledon ultimate, which he misplaced to Novak Djokovic. Now, Kyrgios says that may very well be the farthest he’ll ever go.

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Nick Kyrgios says he’s “considering retirement.” (Francois Nel/Getty Photos)

Kyrgios has been within the ESPN sales space for the Australian Open and has been a pure. However he wrote an article posted Wednesday for the Sydney Morning Herald headlined “I’m considering retirement and gained’t be obtainable for the Paris Olympics.”

The headline speaks for itself.

“I sat down with my agent, Stuart Duguid, a few days in the past to speak about my future. The truth is, there is part of me that is aware of my time within the sport could also be over,” he wrote. “And I’m OK with that.”

Kyrgios wrote that the prospect of life after tennis “excites” him, contemplating his success on the microphone.

Nick Kyrgios celebrates a point during a match at the Japan Open

Nick Kyrgios has battled accidents in recent times. (Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP through Getty Photos)

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However Kyrgios has battled accidents in recent times, which is why he hasn’t performed in a Grand Slam because the U.S. Open in 2022.

“Even over the previous week being at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open, I’ve been joyful. After all, there’s part of me watching on that will love nothing greater than to be on the market, particularly after what I managed to do at Wimbledon 18 months in the past in reaching the ultimate in opposition to Novak Djokovic,” Kyrgios wrote.

“I do know I may be among the finest on the planet and win main tournaments – if my physique lets me. The fireplace nonetheless burns, nevertheless it’s not my all the things.”

Kyrgios mentioned it “annoys” him that individuals assume he doesn’t need to play. He says he merely can’t.

Nick Kyrgios walks into Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios of Australia makes his technique to the clubhouse after a Wimbledon follow session in 2023. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Photos)

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“[The injuries are] that severe that I pulled out of my house grand slam in entrance of my family and friends,” he wrote.

“I don’t know after I shall be again,” he continued. “I’m hoping I can get well from the wrist damage that required surgical procedure final 12 months in time for Wimbledon and the US Open, however that’s no assure. My physique could by no means be the identical once more and accidents can take you down a distinct path than you imagined.”

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