Nick Kyrgios has broken his silence to reveal that his abdominal strain injury is “not too serious”, after fears emerged today that he could withdraw from the Australian Open due to injury.
The 29-year-old, who recently made his long-awaited comeback from injury at the Brisbane International last week, revealed on Wednesday that he would opt out of playing an exhibition match ahead of the year's first Grand Slam.
Kyrgios was set to line up alongside Novak Djokovic at the exhibition event after the pair dazzled fans at the Pat Rafter Arena last week.
He said that after undergoing an ultrasound, doctors confirmed that he had suffered a grade one abdominal distension.
While fears have been raised over his fitness to play in Melbourne, Kyrgios has now given fans hope he can return for the first round of the men's singles tournament, stating that teaming up with Djokovic on Thursday night might not be the best idea after his recent streak. of wrist, knee and foot injuries.
“I mean, look, I still have five days up my sleeve,” Kyrgios told 7News.
“I probably won't have to serve for the next few days, I have a couple of practices scheduled and I'll do everything I can.”
“It's not too serious,” he added, in news that will delight fans.
'I'll take it day by day and give myself the best opportunity.
“Obviously playing a match, a set, tomorrow night with Novak is probably not the best preparation for me in trying to force that.
'I will do so accordingly. I know my body.'
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