2024-10-01 13:42:26
Nick Kyrgios has long been considered one of the most talented players in tennis. But injuries and his own mistakes caused problems for the Australian.
Nick Kyrgios announced the end of his career on Tuesday. The tennis star, who is currently battling injuries, posted on Instagram: “Tennis… Damn… It’s been a wild journey!” He further added: “It all started with you. Forever grateful. I love all my fans. There are only a few chapters left open…”
Kyrgios’ fans immediately wondered whether this was the end of his career. “Please give us another chapter in Rome,” one commented. “Don’t break my heart,” wrote another. In addition, some supporters hoped that Kyrgios would continue his career up to and including the Australian Open, his “home Grand Slam”, and that the suggestion would not come true.
Kyrgios was long considered an extremely talented player and even won the doubles title at the Australian Open in 2022. But his own mistakes repeatedly slowed the now 29-year-old down. He repeatedly argued with opponents or insulted them and was sometimes banned for weeks. However, his biggest drawback was injuries, so he never reached higher than 13th place in the world rankings.
He had to cancel almost all tournaments in 2023 due to pain in his knee and wrist. He only played at the ATP event in Stuttgart in June, but was then forced to take a break again and also canceled the Australian Open 2024.
As part of this year’s US Open, he made his comeback at the US Open Mixed Madness 2024 charity event. At the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the Australian tennis player competed in the mixed doubles alongside the Japanese Naomi Osaka. They had to admit defeat to Amanda Anisimova and Taylor Fritz.