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Nick Kyrgios Won't Play Singles at the Australian Open, Saying His Body Is Not Ready for 5-Set Tennis
Nick Kyrgios, ranked 670th due to injuries, will skip singles at the Australian Open to focus on doubles with Thanasi Kokkinakis, aiming to conserve his fitness for shorter matches.
- Nick Kyrgios, a 30-year-old Australian tennis player, will not participate in singles at the 2023 Australian Open, deciding to instead focus solely on doubles.
- Kyrgios cited his lack of readiness for five-set matches following recent injuries and surgeries, including wrist reconstruction and two knee surgeries, as the reason for his decision.
- Kyrgios expressed his desire to give his singles spot to someone who is fully prepared, as the Australian Open means everything to him.
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Kyrgios won't play singles at the Australian Open, saying his body is not ready for 5-set tennis
Nick Kyrgios says he’s not fit enough to play singles at the Australian Open but will compete in doubles with his good mate Thanasi Kokkinakis at Melbourne Park.
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