Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis star, found himself in tears after being forced to retire from his first-round match at Indian Wells due to a wrist injury. The 29-year-old had been working tirelessly to get back on track after undergoing wrist surgery in September 2023. Despite his efforts, the pain in his wrist resurfaced during a crucial training session, leaving him devastated.
Kyrgios had been optimistic about his return to the court, having spent months rehabbing and training. He was just two days away from the tournament when he felt a sharp pain in his wrist during the second-to-last point of a training session. This setback forced him to withdraw from the match against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, trailing 7-6 (7-9), 3-0.
The emotional toll of the injury was evident as Kyrgios broke down in tears on the court. He expressed his frustration, saying, “All I did was rehab, train, and try to get ready… I was having a great training session and literally the second last point, I hit a forehand, I felt a sharp pain, and I had to stop playing. We go back to the drawing board.”
Kyrgios’s journey has been fraught with challenges, from wrist surgery to the uncertainty of his tennis career. Despite the setbacks, he remains determined to continue competing and finding a way to navigate through the pain. His resilience and passion for the sport are evident, even in the face of adversity.
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
Currently the world no., Nick played his last match on the 6th of March when he had to retire when playing against world no.85 Botic Van De Zandschulp in the 1st round and the scoreline was 7-6(7) 3-0 .
Currently, during this year the Australian has managed to achieve a composed 0-3 record.
He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) on the 19th of March and () on the 29th of December.