Nick Kyrgios joins an army of tennis players who decided not to play the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. Because of the pandemic, things looked extremely complicated already from the onset. Now, it was disclosed that the Olympic Games would not be played with fans. Therefore, many tennis players decided that it is not worth taking a trip and going to Asia to play what is becoming a below-par competition.
Kyrgios about not playing the Olympics.
Nick Kyrgios explained in a statement that there are 2 reasons why he will not play in Tokyo. The Australian is not 100% percent fit to play competitions. He withdrew from the third round in Wimbledon when he was facing Felix Auger Aliassime struggling with an abdominal injury.
In addition, Nick Kyrgios is a player who loves to compete in front of the crowd.
This was Nick Kyrgios statement:
“Hey Guys – I just want to let you know that I’ve decided to withdraw from the Olympics. It’s a decision I didn’t make lightly. It’s been my dream to represent Australia at the Olympics and I know I may never get that opportunity again. But I also know myself.
The thought of playing in front of empty stadiums just doesn’t sit right with me. It never has.
I also wouldn’t want to take an opportunity away from a healthy Aussie athlete ready to represent the country.
I will also take all the time I need to get my body right. Good luck to all the Aussies competing and I’ll see you back on the court real soon.”
Nick Kyrgios schedules
it’s not clear when Nick radius will be back to competitions. It is plausible that he will play the Citi Open in Washington that will be staged in the first week of August. The tournament was not staged in 2020 because of the global pandemic and Nick Kyrgios is the defending champion.
Nick Kyrgios in 2021
Now ranked no.60, Kyrgios played his last match on the 3rd of July when he had to retire when playing against world no.19 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the 3rd round and the scoreline was 2-6 6-1 0-0 .
Presently, during this year the Australian has achieved a 6-3 record.
Nick Kyrgios |
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