Nick Kyrgios is set to spend another period on the sidelines due to injury. The Australian star has been plagued by injury since reaching the 2022 Wimbledon final.
What happened?
The Halle Open issued a statement following Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal, stating that he has to pull out of the tournament due to an injury.
Lorenzo Sonego will replace him in the singles main draw. Kyrgios had been due to contest a blockbuster first-round match against world number five Ben Shelton.
Impact on Wimbledon participation
Kyrgios received a wildcard for the Wimbledon doubles event, but his participation is now uncertain due to the injury. He was due to play alongside world number 11 singles player Alexander Bublik.
The Australian could also receive a wildcard for the singles event. However, only time will tell if he will be able to recover sufficiently to participate in the third Grand Slam of the year.
Replacement in the doubles draw
Joao Fonseca and Daniel Altmaier will take Kyrgios' place in the doubles draw. They will play Ethan Quinn and Learner Tien in the first round.
Kyrgios has undergone wrist reconstruction and four knee surgeries since reaching the 2022 Wimbledon final. He returned to the court at the Stuttgart Open earlier this month, but has now suffered another injury.
The Halle Open's statement wished Kyrgios a speedy recovery. The tournament will continue without him, with Lorenzo Sonego playing Ben Shelton in the first round.
What comes next?
Kyrgios' injury will be closely monitored in the coming days. His participation in Wimbledon will depend on his ability to recover from the injury.
The Australian has been handed a wildcard for the Wimbledon doubles event. He will be eager to participate in the tournament, but his injury may prevent him from doing so.
Kyrgios' fans will be waiting anxiously to see if he will be able to recover in time for Wimbledon. The tournament is set to start soon, and Kyrgios' participation is still uncertain.