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‘Bump in the road’: Why Nick Kyrgios won’t play at Wimbledon this year

Nick Kyrgios calls Wimbledon doubles format the 'stupidest thing ever'
  • Nick Kyrgios has been ruled out of Wimbledon due to a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.
  • Kyrgios, who was a finalist at Wimbledon in 2022, has been dealing with fitness issues that have limited his appearances since then.
  • He aggravated an old injury, preventing his planned return to action in the doubles at the French Open.
  • Kyrgios expressed his disappointment on Instagram, stating he won’t be able to compete on grass this season but is working to recover.
  • Since the end of 2022, Kyrgios has played only six competitive matches, with his sole victory being against Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Masters.
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