Why is Nick Kyrgios Not Playing at Wimbledon? Know Everything Here
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Updated Jul 01, 2024
Why is Nick Kyrgios Not Playing at Wimbledon?
Nick Kyrgios won't be playing at Wimbledon this year due to ongoing injury issues. He recently had surgery on his wrist, which has been causing him significant problems, even affecting simple tasks like opening a car door. This isn't the first time he's missed Wimbledon due to injury. Despite not competing, he'll be at Wimbledon working as a commentator for ITV and hopes to return to playing tennis once he's fully recovered.
Who is Nick Kyrgios?
Nick Kyrgios is an Australian tennis player. He reached a career-high singles ranking of 13 in 2016 and has won seven ATP Tour singles titles, including the 2019 and 2022 Washington Open. Kyrgios has also been successful in doubles, achieving a career-high ranking of 11 and winning the 2022 Australian Open doubles title with Thanasi Kokkinakis. He's known for reaching the Wimbledon final in 2022 and has made quarterfinal appearances at Wimbledon in 2014, the Australian Open in 2015, and the US Open in 2022.
He is one of three players, alongside Dominik Hrbatý and Lleyton Hewitt, to defeat Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal in their first meetings. Known for his entertaining style, he's also controversial for his on-court behavior, including outbursts and racquet-smashing. In junior tennis, Kyrgios won the singles title at the 2013 Australian Open and doubles titles at the 2012 French Open and Wimbledon, as well as the 2013 Wimbledon Championships.
| Full name | Nicholas Hilmy Kyrgios |
| Profession | Tennis Player |
| Country | Australia |
| Born | 27 April 1995 |
| Birthplace | Canberra, ACT, Australia |
| Age | 29 |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Turned pro | 2013 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Nick Kyrgios Career
Nick Kyrgios started playing junior tennis in 2008 at age 13. He won his first ITF junior title in Fiji in 2010 and became the top-ranked junior player by 2013. Turning professional in 2012, he quickly made an impact by defeating top players like Radek Štěpánek at the French Open. In 2014, Kyrgios reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals in his debut, beating Rafael Nadal. He ended the year ranked No. 52 in the world.
In 2015, Kyrgios continued to excel, reaching the Australian Open quarterfinals and achieving a career-high ranking of 35. Despite struggling with injuries, he reached the fourth round at Wimbledon but dropped out of the top 40 afterward.
In 2018, Nick Kyrgios won the Brisbane International and returned to the top 20. He played well at the Australian Open, reaching the third round and serving 36 aces against Grigor Dimitrov. Skipping the clay season due to an elbow injury, he made a comeback at Stuttgart, reaching the semifinals. Kyrgios had a mixed performance at Wimbledon and the US Open, facing controversy at times.
In 2021, he faced injuries again, withdrawing from tournaments and ending his season early due to a knee injury. His 2022 season saw success in doubles at the Australian Open and reaching the Wimbledon final, but injuries in 2023 and 2024 have hindered his comeback plans.
Nick Kyrgios represented Australia in the ATP Cup and Davis Cup. In the 2020 ATP Cup, he won singles matches against players like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Cameron Norrie, helping Australia reach the semi-finals. In Davis Cup, Kyrgios has a record of 11 wins and 6 losses, mostly on hard courts. He made his debut in 2013 and has played key roles in matches against teams like Poland and Uzbekistan. Injuries have sometimes kept him from playing, including missing the 2023 United Cup and undergoing knee surgery.
Nick Kyrgios Family
Nick Kyrgios was born on 27 April 1995 in Canberra, Australia. His father, George, is of Greek origin and works as a house painter. His mother, Norlaila ("Nill"), is from Malaysia, originally part of the Selangor royal family, and worked as a computer engineer in Australia after moving there in her twenties. Nick has an older sister named Halimah, who works in dance and musical theatre in Hong Kong, and a brother named Christos, who is a fitness trainer.
Nick Kyrgios Net Worth
Nick Kyrgios Net Worth is $10 million. His primary sources of income include prize money from professional tennis tournaments and endorsements from various sponsors and brands. He also earns from appearances, exhibitions, and other tennis-related activities.
