Nick Kyrgios responds after failing to receive Australian Open wildcard
Nick Kyrgios ‘not quite ready’ for Australian Open singles
- Nick Kyrgios has announced he will not compete in the men's singles at the Australian Open, stating it was his own decision.
- The Australian player, currently ranked 670, cited being “not quite ready” for best-of-five set matches due to ongoing fitness issues.
- Kyrgios confirmed he will instead focus on the men's doubles event in Melbourne, which he won in 2022.
- Meanwhile, 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka has been granted a wildcard entry for the tournament.
- Wawrinka, 40, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play in what will be his final year on the ATP Tour.