Nick Kyrgios is about to be back in competition after being sidelined for the entire 2023 season because of a knee injury that was fixed only with an operation. Nick is currently in Stuttgart where he will play he his first match against Wu Yibing.
Talking about his knee, Nick Kyrgios revealed:
“I wouldn’t say it was major surgery, but I had quite a serious surgery on my knee. It’s taken me about five months to get back to even playing, moving and [ready to play] against these players.
It’s been difficult, but at times it’s been amazing just to be home with my family. Tennis is a sport where you travel so much of the year and being home, for me, was important. But seeing everyone play wasn’t easy at times. I’m just super excited that my knee is a bit better and I’m able to play now.”
Nick Kyrgios in 2023
Currently the world no.25, Nick played his last match on the 6th of October 2022 when he beat world no.218 Kamil Majchrzak 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the 2nd round in Tokyo (draw).
During this season Kyrgios owns an overall 37-10 record.
Kyrgios has scheduled to play next in Halle (Terra Wortmann Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 19th of June.
Yibing Wu in 2023
LWWLLLWWWW Currently ranked no.64, Yibing played his last match on the 29th of May when he capitulated to world no.22 Roberto Bautista-Agut 7-6(4) 6-1 6-1 in the 1st round of the French Open (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Chinese has managed to achieve a compiled 15-10 record. This year, the Chinese won 1 title in Dallas. Wu reached the final in the Cleveland Challenger.
He is also scheduled to play in Eastbourne (Rothesay International) on the 26th of June and Wimbledon (Wimbledon) on the 3rd of July.
Nick Kyrgios and Yibing Wu have never fought against each other.
Nick Kyrgios and Yibing Wu |
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