Nick Kyrgios has broken his silence on his decision to withdraw from an exhibition event on the eve of the Australian Open which has sparked some concern over whether he will be fit to play at the first slam of the year.
The 29-year-old, who recently made his much-anticipated injury comeback at the Brisbane International last week, revealed on Wednesday that he was opting out of playing an exhibition match on the eve of the first Grand Slam of the year.
Kyrgios was set to line up alongside Novak Djokovic in the exhibition event after the pair had dazzled fans at the Pat Rafter Arena last week.
He stated that after undergoing an ultrasound doctors had confirmed he had suffered a grade one abdominal strain.
While fears have mounted over his fitness to play in Melbourne, Kyrgios has now given fans hope that he could return for the first round of the men’s singles tournament.
While claiming that his abdominal strain was ‘not to serious’ he addd that teaming up with Djokovic on Thursday night might not be the best idea, especially considering his recent spate of wrist, knee and foot injuries.
‘I mean, look, I’ve still got five days up my sleeve,’ Kyrgios told 7News.
‘I’ve got to probably not serve for the next couple of days, I’ve got a couple of practices scheduled and I’ll do everything I can.
‘It’s not too serious,’ he added, in news that will delight fans.
‘I’ll just take it day-by-day and give myself the best chance.
‘Obviously playing a match, a set, tomorrow night with Novak is probably not the best preparation for me in trying to force that.
‘I’ll just go about it accordingly. I know my body.’
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