Nick Kyrgios states he is 'sincerely apologetic' for not being able to attend Wimbledon In 2025, following his harsh exclusion from the competition due to a knee injury complication.
The Australian tennis star, known for his fiery behaviour on and off the court, usually attracts huge crowds when he plays at the Championships.
Kyrgios enjoyed an impressive run to the Wimbledon men’s singles final three years ago , where he was defeated by the 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic .
The player, who is 30 years old, was unable to participate in Wimbledon in both 2023 and 2024 because of injuries and has subsequently done so. worked as a pundit For the BBC reporting from Wimbledon.
However, Kyrgios is still an active player – even though he has managed to play only a total of six competitive matches since the conclusion of 2022 due to injuries.
He had been hoping to make a return for this year’s grass-court swing but Kyrgios now admits that it won’t be possible, ruling him out of Wimbledon.
‘I’ve hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately I won’t make it back for grass season this year,’ Kyrgios posted on Instagram.
Nick Kyrgios pledges to return 'even stronger than before.'
'I realize how excited you've been about my appearance there, and I'm truly sorry for letting you down.'
'This is merely a small obstacle along the way, but I'm already putting in extra effort to return even more resilient.'
Following his impressive performance in 2022, Kyrgios participated in only two competitive matches throughout 2023 and 2024, and this year he has competed in merely four tournaments.
Is Nick Kyrgios planning to retire?
Analysis from is served by their dedicated tennis reporter Liam Grace…
Kyrgios has an undeniable passion for tennis – provided his health permits, he intends to continue playing for as long as he can. However, concerns are growing due to his limited appearances on the ATP Tour since 2022.
The latest knee injury isn’t the only issue he faces; his problematic wrist has also led to complications, necessitating surgery back in September 2023. This surgical procedure involved a comprehensive wrist reconstruction aimed at fixing a ruptured ligament causing considerable discomfort and instability—far from optimal conditions for someone in professional tennis.
Following his first-round exit at this year's Australian Open, Kyrgios suggested it might be his last time competing in Melbourne. Missing out on playing at the French Open and Wimbledon will undoubtedly impact him, yet he has declared his intention to make another return.
Therefore, there's currently no retirement plan – at least not yet – but it's uncertain just how many more times his body will endure before he chooses to retire from tennis.
Kyrgios started his 2025 season on home soil at the Australian Open in January, where he lost in the first round to British star Jacob Fearnley.
He then played at Indian Wells in March, where he was forced to withdraw during a match versus Botic Van de Zandschulp because of wrist discomfort.
Kyrgios managed to recover in time for the Miami Open – which took place in March as well – however, ever since then, he has not participated in any tournaments because of ongoing injury issues.
The Australian was looking forward to making a comeback at thetournament. ongoing French Open To participate in doubles, but a knee problem prevented him from competing.
'He isn't sure how many more of these injuries he can endure.'
Before suffering a knee injury, Kyrgios was scheduled to compete in doubles at Roland-Garros 2025 alongside compatriot Jordan Thompson.
'Thompson mentioned that Nick was really excited to play here,' he stated. 'Every single week, Nick kept texting him asking, “Are you ready for doubles action at Roland-Garros?”'
'Nick informed me that he has injured his knee, so sadly, he wasn't able to make it. He seemed quite upset about it.'
He mentioned to me that he isn't sure how many more of these injuries he can endure, and you really have to empathize with his situation.
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