NICK KYRGIOS has axed his French Open return in favour of a new gig.
The tennis bad boy was set to play at Roland Garros for the first time in nearly EIGHT YEARS in the men’s doubles along with fellow Aussie Jordan Thompson.
GETTYNick Kyrgios has pulled out of the French Open[/caption]
APThe Aussie will still be at Roland Garros, as a commentator[/caption]
But the 30-year-old has withdrawn from the tournament less than two weeks after revealing his participation.
But he will be present in Paris, but as a commentator.
Kyrgios was looking forward to playing in the competition, saying: “The French Open was never really on the cards.
“But after the stuff with Max Purcell, Jordan was looking for a partner and he asked me if I wanted to play,
“We played at the French Open before, so it’ll be good to get out there and play with another fellow Aussie and have a bit of fun.”
He added: “I’m excited to get out there and play.
“We put a lot of work in – myself, [physiotherapist] Will [Maher], and the team. I feel good.
“Me and [coach] James [Frawley] have been on the court pretty much every single day.
REUTERSNick Kyrgios has been blighted by injury in recent years[/caption]
“I’m hitting the ball well, it’s just a matter of playing matches. “
“With this part of my career, I’m excited to travel the world and do some fun things whilst I’m out there.”
Kyrgios has been blighted by injuries in recent years and his hiatuses have sparked suggestions that retirement will soon be on the cards.
But the 2022 Wimbledon finalist is refusing to think about bringing the curtain down on his career.
He said: “I don’t want to speak it into existence [retirement].
“but I strongly believe I’ve done the work for my wrist to hold up.
“I’m towards the later stages of my career, for sure.
“I think with this injury, win or lose, it’s just a bonus being out there.”
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