Nick Kyrgios won't compete at the 2023 US Open, as he also withdrew from the fourth Grand Slam of the season.
The Australian player is always entertaining on the tennis court and vocal off it, but in 2023, he didn't get to show much of his craft to his fans around the world.
In 2022, Kyrgios finally found his best tennis, as he was among those challenging for the trophy at almost every tournament he played. His form culminated at the Wimbledon Championships, where he reached the final before losing to Novak Djokovic.
The Australian player then also won a title at the Citi Open in Washington before making another solid run at a major tournament, reaching the quarter-finals at the US Open.
However, in 2023, Kyrgios has been battling with injuries. The 28-year-old couldn't compete throughout the season, apart from one exception, when he played at the Stuttgart Open and lost already in the first round to Yibing Wu.
Most recently, the Australian withdrew from the 2023 Cincinnati Masters, and soon after that, he also announced his withdrawal from the New York Slam.
Kyrgios announced the news on social media, saying his wrist was not yet ready to compete. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist also reminded fans that he has a protected ranking, which should allow him to make a smooth comeback to the sport.
"Heartbroken about the US Open. Will be back… My wrist is not ready yet to compete. But may I remind people I have a protected ranking of 21. When I choose to be back, I’ll be back where I belong."
The absence from the US Open will mark Kyrgios's fourth consecutive missed major, and he will want to stop the streak at the next possible event, which is the 2024 Australian Open.
The Australian has always loved performing well at the home Grand Slam in front of the Australian fans, and he showed that in 2022, winning the doubles title along with his good friend Thanasi Kokkinakis. In 2024, he might stage a triumphant comeback in Melbourne.
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