‘Bump in the road': Why Nick Kyrgios won't play at Wimbledon this year
Nick Kyrgios has been ruled out of Wimbledon due to a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.
Kyrgios, who was a finalist at Wimbledon in 2022, has been dealing with fitness issues that have limited his appearances since then.
He aggravated an old injury, preventing his planned return to action in the doubles at the French Open.
Kyrgios expressed his disappointment on Instagram, stating he won't be able to compete on grass this season but is working to recover.
Since the end of 2022, Kyrgios has played only six competitive matches, with his sole victory being against Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Masters.
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