Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios expressed frustration after retiring from his first-round match at the BNP Paribas Open due to a wrist injury. The 29-year-old, who was sidelined for much of last season, trails 7-6(7), 3-0 against Dutch opponent Botic Van De Zandschulp.
Kyrgios’ retirement came after he forced a tiebreak in the first set but eventually withdrew due to increasing pain from his wrist. Despite feeling fit enough to compete, he acknowledged that his body may not be ready for the physical demands of tennis.
This season’s struggles have left Kyrgios wondering if he can overcome his injuries and achieve success on the court. The Australian has not won a singles match in three tournaments so far, including at the Australian Open, where he fell to an opponent he had beaten earlier in the year.
Kyrgios’ next steps are uncertain, with a planned appearance in Miami on March 19 potentially affected by his wrist injury. He emphasized that he wants to continue competing and has been motivated to return to tennis after recent setbacks, including surgery and time off due to injuries.
Source: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/44145044/kyrgios-retires-injury-indian-wells-unsure-next