Nick Kyrgios Withdraws: Injury Troubles Persist for Australian Tennis Ace

Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis star, has opted out of the U.S. Open for the third year in a row, according to the tournament organizers. His recent struggles with foot, knee, and wrist injuries have hampered his performance, contributing to a record of 1-4 in the five singles matches he has played this season.

In 2022, Kyrgios delivered his finest performance, advancing to the Wimbledon final and the U.S. Open quarter-final. However, injuries plagued him through 2023, and he has featured minimally in the current season, his last singles appearance being a second-round defeat in Miami this March.

With Kyrgios's withdrawal, a Lucky Loser will step up to fill his spot in the U.S. Open draw. The prestigious event's singles matches are slated to kick off on Sunday, marking the last Grand Slam of the year.

(With inputs from agencies.)