Nick Kyrgios wrote on Wednesday that he was considering retirement and said injuries were affecting that.
However, even if he is healthy, he has no intention of attending this summer's Paris Olympics.
Kyrgios still holds a grudge against the Australian Olympic Committee, saying his treatment by them will “never be forgotten”.
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Australia's Nick Kyrgios speaks during a press conference during a practice session ahead of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist said he was “banned” from competing in the 2016 tournament by the committee and former special envoy Kitty Chiller for his actions, which he described as “disgraceful”. “What you should do.”
“I was 13th at the time and had a real chance of winning a medal. Being barred from representing my country for behavioral reasons is something I will never forget,” he said in Sydney. wrote the Morning Herald.
“Eight years ago I was very keen to represent Australia at the Olympics, but my mindset has changed. I wanted to play for my country and although I still have that desire, “And to be honest, I don't feel that way yet.” “I felt like Australia also wanted me to represent Australia. Like I said, I'm away from home. I often feel more relaxed.”
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Australian Open due to knee injury
Australia's Nick Kyrgios hits a return against Taiwan's Tseng Chun-hsing during the men's singles match at the Japan Open Tennis Tournament in Tokyo on October 4, 2022. (Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP via Getty Images)
The 28-year-old has missed each of the past five Grand Slam tournaments, including the current tournament. australian open In his home country. However, he found success in the tournament booth.
“Even this past week when I was at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open, I was happy. Of course, in my mind watching the matches, especially after what I did at the Australian Open, I was happy. There's a part of me that's happier than anything to be playing,” Kyrgios wrote. “That was 18 months ago at Wimbledon, when I reached the final against Novak Djokovic.
“I know that if my body allows it, I can be one of the best players in the world and win major tournaments. That fire is still burning, but that's not all that I am.
Australia's Nick Kyrgios pauses on the court after defeating Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan in the final of the Citi Open tennis tournament on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. Kyrgios won 6-4, 6-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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“I don't know when I'll be back,” he continued. “I'm hoping that I can recover in time for Wimbledon and the US Open from a wrist injury that required surgery last year, but that's no guarantee. My body may never be the same again, and injuries can cause you to It could lead you down a different path than you imagined. ”
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