Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis star, has once again found himself grappling with injury concerns. During a practice session at the Indian Wells Open, Kyrgios was seen nursing his wrist, which appeared to be a possible re-injury. This development has cast doubt on his participation in the tournament, where he was scheduled to play against Botic van de Zandschulp from the Netherlands in a qualifying match. The winner of that match would face Novak Djokovic in the second round.
Kyrgios has had a tumultuous journey with injuries over the past few years. Prior to the Australian Open in January, he experienced pain in his surgically repaired wrist, which had already undergone multiple surgeries. Despite his efforts to return to competitive tennis, the physical toll has been significant. His recent practice session at Indian Wells saw him clutching his wrist before being checked by medical staff and eventually walking off the court.
The Australian tennis player has faced numerous setbacks in his career due to injuries. In 2022, he enjoyed a successful run, lifting the ATP 500 crown in Washington and reaching his first Major final at Wimbledon. However, his season was cut short due to injuries, and he played only a handful of matches in 2023. Kyrgios underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in January 2023 and suffered a full rupture of the scapholunate ligament in his right wrist later that year.
Despite these challenges, Kyrgios has shown resilience and determination to return to the sport he loves. He made a brief comeback at the Brisbane International at the beginning of 2025, where he fought hard against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard before falling in three tie breaks. However, his wrist issues persisted, and he faced a first-round exit at the Australian Open against Jacob Fearnley.
Kyrgios’ participation in the Indian Wells Open remains uncertain as he continues to deal with wrist pain. Tennis fans and experts alike are concerned about his ability to compete at the highest level, given the recurring nature of his injuries. The Australian star’s journey has been marked by both triumphs and tribulations, and his determination to overcome these obstacles is a testament to his passion for the sport.
Nick Kyrgios stops training due to wrist pain in Indian Wells…
A reminder that it is his wrist that has been troubling him over the last 1.5 years, getting surgery in late 2023… pic.twitter.com/2Zaqcf8p0t
— Olly Tennis (@Olly_Tennis_) March 5, 2025
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
LLL Now the world no., the Australian played his last match on the 13th of January when he was overcome by world no.81 Jacob Fearnley 7-6(3) 6-3 7-6(1) in the 1st round of the Australian Open (draw).
Currently, during this season the Australian has a 0-2 record.
