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Nick Kyrgios has not played in the US Open since reaching the quarter-finals in 2022

Kyrgios withdraws from men's singles at US Open

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the US Open, with the Australian playing just five singles matches all season.

Nick Kyrgios had been due to play in the exhibition alongside Novak Djokovic on Thursday

Kyrgios emerges as doubt for Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios threw fresh doubt on whether he will play in the Australian Open after withdrawing from an exhibition match.

Tennis • 08 Jan

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios came out on top in their match

Kyrgios returns to team up with Djokovic in Brisbane

Nick Kyrgios marked his return from injury with an entertaining doubles victory alongside Novak Djokovic in the Brisbane International.

Tennis • 30 Dec 24

Kyrgios says integrity of tennis is 'awful'

Nick Kyrgios said the recent doping incidents involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek were "disgusting" for the sport, as the Australian slammed authorities on Saturday over what he saw as lenient treatment in their cases.

Tennis • 28 Dec 24

Nick Kyrgios will return to the Grand Slam action at the Australian Open

Kyrgios back at Australian Open with protected ranking

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios and Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic will play their first Grand Slam after long absences at next month's Australian Open with protected rankings.

Tennis • 06 Dec 24

Tennis players hit out after Sinner escapes doping ban

Denis Shapovalov was among a string of tennis players who called out what they said are double standards in the game after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing despite failing two drug tests this year.

Tennis • 21 Aug 24

Nick Kyrgios has struggled with injuries since reaching the 2022 Wimbledon final

'Tired' Kyrgios expecting early retirement from tennis

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios thinks his well-documented mental health issues have taken a couple of seasons off his career and says he will play on for only one or two more years after he finally gets back on court.

Tennis • 13 Dec 23

Nick Kyrgios reached the final of Wimbledon in 2022

Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to wrist injury

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from this year's Wimbledon due to a wrist injury.

Tennis • 03 Jul 23

Nick Kyrgios has been forced out of the Australian Open

'Devastated' Kyrgios withdraws from Australian Open

The Australian Open was dealt a major blow when a "devastated" Nick Kyrgios announced his withdrawal ahead of his scheduled first-round match on Tuesday.

Tennis • 16 Jan 23

Nick Kyrgios is chasing some glory on home soil

Glory-hunting Kyrgios says he's 'one of the best'

Australia's Nick Kyrgios proved last year that he can play as well as anyone in the world and the 27-year-old heads into the main draw at his home Grand Slam for the 10th time next week with expectations high, not least from himself.

Tennis • 12 Jan 23

Nick Kyrgios in action during the Wimbledon final

Kyrgios settles with fan he accused of being drunk

Nick Kyrgios has apologised to a fan he accused of being "drunk out of her mind" during his loss in this year's Wimbledon final and donated £20,000 pounds to a charity of her choice following a legal case.

Tennis • 05 Nov 22

Nick Kyrgios destroys a racket after exiting the US Open

Kyrgios smashes rackets after US Open dreams are ended

Nick Kyrgios' quest for a first grand slam title at the US Open ended with a five-set quarter-final defeat by Russia's Karen Khachanov.

Tennis • 07 Sep 22

Nick Kyrgios is through to the US Open quarter-final

Kyrgios keeps his eyes on the prize at US Open

Nick Kyrgios has his eyes on the big prize after a stunning victory over defending champion Daniil Medvedev to continue his brilliant summer by reaching a first US Open quarter-final.

Tennis • 05 Sep 22

Daniil Medvedev eased past China's Wu Yibing

Daniil Medvedev sets up US Open clash with Nick Kyrgios

Defending champion Daniil Medvedev continued his straightforward passage through the US Open draw to set up a fourth-round clash with Nick Kyrgios.

Tennis • 03 Sep 22

Kyrgios fined for US for spitting on court

Kyrgios fined for spitting at US Open second-round win

Nick Kyrgios has been fined for spitting on court for the second consecutive grand slam.

Tennis • 02 Sep 22

Nick Kyrgios of Australia plays a forehand

Kyrgios fumes over marijuana but advances at US Open

Nick Kyrgios received a warning for spitting and complained about the smell of marijuana but just about kept his cool to clinch a second-round victory over Benjamin Bonzi at the US Open.

Tennis • 01 Sep 22

Stefanos Tsitsipas bids farewell to the New York crowd following defeat

'Half dead' Tsitsipas bows out at Flushing Meadow

"Half dead" Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a shock defeat by Daniel Elahi Galan in the opening round of the US Open in New York.

Tennis • 30 Aug 22

Nick Kyrgios is one of the most controversial figures in tennis

Kyrgios to face legal action over '700 drinks' comment

The spectator accused by Nick Kyrgios of having "about 700 drinks" during this year's Wimbledon final is taking legal action against the Australian for defamation.

Tennis • 24 Aug 22

Kyrgios assault case reaches Australian courts

An assault charge against Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been mentioned in an Australian court.

Tennis • 23 Aug 22

The Australian claimed a first ATP Tour win since 2019

Kyrgios ends title drought with Citi Open victories

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has become the first person to win the Citi Open men's singles and doubles titles in the same year.

Tennis • 08 Aug 22

Novak Djokovic has now won seven of the last 11 titles

Djokovic claims fourth Wimbledon title in a row

Novak Djokovic maintained his stranglehold on Wimbledon by beating a frustrated Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth consecutive title and 21st grand slam crown.

Tennis • 10 Jul 22

'It seems like mentally he's at a better state than where he was some years ago'

Djokovic wary of 'dangerous' Kyrgios ahead of final

Novak Djokovic is happy to see Nick Kyrgios living up to his potential by reaching a Wimbledon final, even though he knows the danger that poses.

Tennis • 09 Jul 22

Kyrgios takes a break from practice yesterday

Kyrgios unplugged: Mother says fewer video games key

Nick Kyrgios's mother believes the Australian's success in reaching his first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon is down to leaving his video games behind in his hotel room and getting out to see the world.

Tennis • 08 Jul 22

Nick Kyrgios will face Cristian Garin in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Wednesday

Kyrgios charged with assaulting ex-girlfriend

Wimbledon quarter-finalist Nick Kyrgios is set to appear in court in Australia next month in relation to a charge of common assault on a former girlfriend.

Tennis • 05 Jul 22

The Spaniard is still on course for a calendar year grand slam

Routine win for Nadal in making Wimbledon quarter-final

Rafael Nadal eased into the quarter-finals of Wimbledon following another straight-sets win 6-4 6-2 7-6 (8-6) over Botic van de Zandschulp.

Tennis • 04 Jul 22