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Kyrgios pulls out of Djokovic exhibition event ahead of Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from an exhibition event with Novak Djokovic due to an abdominal strain, raising doubts about his Australian Open participation this month.
Kyrgios has faced multiple injuries since losing to Djokovic in the 2022 Wimbledon final and expressed concerns about his wrist's condition.
Kyrgios stated on Instagram, "Unfortunately, I won't be able to play my good friend @djokernole this Thursday on the 9th as I've had an ultrasound on my abdominal and have a grade 1 strain."
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley believes Kyrgios's withdrawal is "precautionary," but Kyrgios feels he may need a "miracle" for his wrist to hold up in Melbourne.