BREAKING: Nick Kyrgios has sensationally withdrawn from the United Cup just 24 hours before tournament lift-off. More to come. 9News EXTRA:
the star suffered an ankle injury in Dubai, and must use the next fortnight to recover ahead of the Open.to be competing in what would be his first Australian appearance since winning the Australian Open doubles final with Thanasi Kokkinakis in January."There's nothing better, to play the Australian summer is one of my favourite times of the year," Kyrgios said.
"Obviously being home, but being able to play in Sydney, in front of the home fans, my family, my friends, there's nothing more that I love."- last month for refusing to represent Australia at the Davis Cup.and Stan Sport. In his true combative style Kyrgios poked fun in an Instagram post as he flew to the Middle East to compete in rich, short tournaments."Maybe if Australia embraced me a little bit more, I would play it and bring home the trophy," he said earlier this month.
"It's not always easy for me to erase everything in Australia that's said negatively about me or my family. "You don't need that – so it's interesting that they really want me to play, but are always criticising."It will be intriguing to see the reception he gets at Melbourne Park when he steps out for the January grand slam.For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by
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