Nick Kyrgios out of French Open

“Yes, I’m playing the French Open. My girlfriend (Costeen Hatzi) wants to see Paris, so why not? Pick up some more money (in Paris). I’ve played well on clay, I’ve beaten (Roger) Federer, (Stan) Wawrinka, I’ve played a final on clay (in Estoril in 2015).

But usually at that time of year I like spending time at home. Because if I don’t, then I’m travelling for eight months a year. It’s too much. But she likes Paris so why not?” Kyrgios said in December. After a great 2022 season, Kyrgios sustained an unfortunate knee injury just before the start of the 2023 season.

In February, Kyrgios’ manager Daniel Horsfall drew positives from the situation, saying this way the Australian was guaranteed to return to the court fully healthy. “A lot of things players don’t get in general is the time to recover.

You play all year round. It is disappointing that he’s had this surgery but it means two things, he’s had his knee cleaned up and is going to be back better than ever. But also, we have this time to get him fitter and stronger than he was this time last year.

It’s all green lights,” Horsfall said in February. Kyrgios is now likely aiming to return during the grass season.