Overview

• Nick Kyrgios retired from his first-round match at Indian Wells against Botic van de Zandschulp after trailing 7-6 (9/7), 3-0, citing pain in his surgically reconstructed right wrist.
• The 29-year-old has struggled with injuries over the past two years, including wrist and knee surgeries, and has not won an ATP match since 2022.
• Kyrgios displayed flashes of his trademark flair during the match, including a rally featuring two between-the-legs shots, but the pain became too severe to continue.
• He expressed frustration and uncertainty about his future in tennis, noting the challenges of recovering from a wrist reconstruction and the difficulty of finishing matches.
• Despite the setback, Kyrgios has not ruled out competing in the upcoming Miami Open, pending the response of his wrist to further evaluation and treatment.