Nick Kyrgios Withdraws From Australian Open With Knee Injury

Kyrgios, the temperamental star who was a finalist at Wimbledon last year, had battled soreness in his left knee but was hoping to play.

MELBOURNE: World No.21 Nick Kyrgios withdrew from his home major, Australian Open, due to a knee injury. He made the announcement here at Melbourne Park on Monday. Kyrgios was scheduled to face Roman Safiullin in his first round on Tuesday but will be replaced in the draw by Denis Kudla of the USA. The injury means Kyrgios will miss the Australian Open for the first time since making his debut at his home major in 2014.

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