Australian Open 2025: Nick Kyrgios says abdominal strain is ‘not too serious’
Nick Kyrgios says the abdominal strain that forced him to withdraw from an exhibition match is “not too serious” and he is doing everything he can to get fit for the Australian Open.
The 29-year-old was due to play in an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic on Thursday, but wrote on Instagram that an ultrasound revealed the Category 1 strain.
He played his first singles match in 18 months at the Brisbane International last week but said afterwards that the first-round defeat had left him Put him in “twitching” pain.
However, when it comes to Australia’s Seven News Channel, external Kyrgios said on Wednesday he “knows his body” and will take precautions to be able to compete in the year’s first Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne on Sunday.
“I’ve got five days,” Kyrgios said.
“I may not be serving in the next few days, I have a few training sessions scheduled and I will do my best.
“It’s not too serious and I’m just going to take it day by day and give myself the best chance.”
