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Nick Kyrgios Rules Out Australian Open Singles, Shifts Focus to Doubles

He cites lack of five-set readiness after recent surgeries.

Overview

  • Following discussions with Tennis Australia, Kyrgios said he will not seek a singles wildcard or enter qualifying.
  • He will partner Thanasi Kokkinakis in men’s doubles at Melbourne Park, aiming to build on their 2022 championship together.
  • Kyrgios explained he is fit to compete yet not prepared to handle best-of-five singles matches.
  • His call comes after a 6-3, 6-4 singles loss to Aleksandar Kovacevic in Brisbane and limited play in recent years due to wrist and knee operations, leaving his ranking near 670.
  • Organisers still have three men’s singles wildcards available, with reports suggesting Stan Wawrinka is a leading candidate for one, and the tournament starts January 18.