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Tennis Heartbreak: Kyrgios Shares Sadness Over Nadal’s Australian Open Withdrawal

Nick Kyrgios expressed his heartbreak over Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from the Australian Open, citing empathy due to his own absence from the tournament due to injuries sustained in 2023. Kyrgios acknowledged Nadal’s hard work to regain fitness and lamented seeing the tennis icon miss out on the event after a setback during the Brisbane International.

Reflecting on Nadal’s determination to play in grand slams, Kyrgios shared his fear of leaving the sport involuntarily due to the body signaling the end of a career. He emphasized Nadal’s significance to tennis and how it saddened him to witness the setback.

Providing an update on his own wrist injury, Kyrgios mentioned his daily gym routine and expressed excitement about taking on punditry duties during the Grand Slam. Despite potential tension with Boris Becker, with whom he’ll be working on Eurosport, Kyrgios embraced the possibility, believing it would add an element of entertainment for viewers. He maintained his stance on Novak Djokovic’s tennis prowess and anticipated an entertaining encounter with Becker, emphasizing his straightforward approach and readiness for lively discussions.

John Rul

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