Nick Kyrgios wrote on Wednesday that he is considering retirement and his injuries have influenced that.
However, he says that even if he is healthy, he won't even bother participating in this summer's Olympics in Paris.
Kyrgios still harbors a grudge against the Australian Olympic Committee and says the way they treated him “will never be forgotten”.
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Nick Kyrgios of Australia 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 playing in the 2016 games by the committee and former chef de mission Kitty Chiller because of his behaviour, a move he called a “disgrace”.
“I was number 13 at the time and had a real chance of winning a medal. Being banned from representing my country for behavioral reasons is something I can't forget,” he wrote in the Sydney Morning Herald.
“Eight years ago, I was desperate to represent Australia at the Olympics, but my mentality has changed. I wanted to play for my country, I can't say I still have that desire. And let's be honest, I do.” “I felt exactly like Australia wanted me to represent them. I've said it before, I often feel more like home away from home.”
NICK KYRGIOS WITHDRAWS FROM AUSTRALIAN OPEN DUE TO KNEE INJURY
Nick Kyrgios of Australia returns against Tseng Chun-hsin of Taiwan during their 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 been absent from each of the last five Grand Slams, including the current one. australian open in their country of origin. However, he has had success in the tournament booth.
“Even last week at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open, I've been happy. Of course, there's a part of me watching that would love nothing more than to be there, especially after what I managed to do at Wimbledon 18 months ago to reach the final against Novak Djokovic,” Kyrgios wrote.
“I know I can be one of the best in the world and win big tournaments, if my body allows it. The fire still burns, but it's not my everything.
Nick Kyrgios of Australia pauses on court after beating Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan during 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 hope I can recover from the wrist injury that required surgery last year in time for Wimbledon and the US Open, but that's no guarantee. My body may never be the same again and injuries can take you down a path different from the one you had.” imagined.”
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