7 months ago
Kyrgios Withdraws from Australian Open Singles
Nick Kyrgios, a professional tennis player from Australia, has decided not to play singles at the Australian Open 2026.
He will only play doubles with his partner, Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Kyrgios recently returned from an injury and played his first singles match in a long time, but he lost.
He said that he is not ready for the long matches in singles because they are very tough.
He wants to give his spot to someone who is ready to play.
Kyrgios will still play singles in another tournament called the Kooyong Classic.
He hopes to be ready for singles at the Australian Open next year.
Stan Wawrinka will take Kyrgios' spot in the singles competition.
Nick Kyrgios will not play singles at the Australian Open 2026, focusing only on doubles.
Kyrgios lost his first singles match since March 2023 at the Brisbane International.
He feels he is not ready for the physical demands of five-set singles matches.
Kyrgios will partner with Thanasi Kokkinakis for the doubles event.
Stan Wawrinka will receive the wild card to participate in the men's singles round at the Australian Open 2026.
- Who
- Nick Kyrgios
- What
- Withdrew from singles competition at the Australian Open 2026
- Where
- Melbourne Park, Australia
- When
- Australian Open 2026
- Why
- Feels he is not ready for the physical demands of five-set singles matches
Key facts
- Player
- Nick Kyrgios
- Event
- Australian Open 2026
- Role
- Doubles only
- Partner
- Thanasi Kokkinakis
- Last Singles Match
- March 2023
- Current Ranking
- 670
- Highest Ranking
- 13 (2016)
- Replacement Player
- Stan Wawrinka
Quotes
Nick Kyrgios
Australian tennis star
“After some good conversations with TA, I've made the call to focus on doubles for this year's AO. I'm fit and back on court, but 5-setters are a different beast, and I'm not quite ready to go the distance yet. This tournament means everything to me, but - I'd rather give my spot to someone who's ready to make their moment count. It's all building blocks, and I'll be back next year and pumped to compete. See you out there.”
republicworld.com
Stan Wawrinka
Swiss tennis player
“To have the chance to play the AO at the beginning of my final year on tour means the world to me”
republicworld.com
Sources
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