Nick Kyrgios was not awarded a Wimbledon wildcard this year. The former Wimbledon finalist has struggled with injuries in recent years.

What happened?

Kyrgios recently returned to grass courts and won a singles match in Stuttgart. However, he was not selected for a Wimbledon wildcard, with Stan Wawrinka and Grigor Dimitrov chosen instead.

Why it matters for Nick Kyrgios

Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey believe Kyrgios should not have been given a wildcard due to his physical struggles. Johnson stated, "He's still a big name, but he played Stuttgart and won a match, then pulled out of Halle and pulled out of Mallorca."

What comes next?

Kyrgios will play in the Wimbledon doubles tournament alongside Alexander Bublik. They face sixth seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in the first round.

Kyrgios and Bublik recently played together at the Stuttgart Open, winning their first round match before pulling out of the second round.

The men's doubles draw at Wimbledon starts on July 1. Kyrgios is a doubles Grand Slam champion, but he and Bublik will face tough competition.

Arevalo and Pavic have won a Grand Slam together before at Roland Garros in 2024. They are coming into Wimbledon in good form after winning Queen's.

Kyrgios' injury struggles were evident in his first round defeat at the Mallorca Championships. He was limping during the match, raising concerns about his ability to compete in a best-of-five set match.

John Isner added, "He's just struggling with his body." Johnson noted, "If he plays all three tournaments on grass and he makes like quarters, semis, finals, which he is capable of doing, yeah I wouldn’t be surprised if he got one."

Wimbledon is not focused on selling tickets, according to Isner. The tournament has a strong field, and Kyrgios' wildcard was not guaranteed.

Kyrgios' doubles match against Arevalo and Pavic will be a challenging test. The sixth seeds have a strong record, and Kyrgios will need to be at his best to win.

The Wimbledon doubles draw will be an exciting competition, with many top players participating. Kyrgios and Bublik will face tough opponents, but they have a chance to make a deep run in the tournament.

Kyrgios' fans will be watching his doubles match closely, hoping he can overcome his injury struggles and perform well. The former Wimbledon finalist has a lot to prove, and this tournament will be an important test for him.