Nick Kyrgios has revealed he will avoid serving for the next few days to give himself the best chance of being fit for the Australian Open.
The 29-year-old, aiming to play in Melbourne for the first time in three years, withdrew from an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic on Wednesday, January 8, due to a grade-one abdominal strain.
“I’ve still got five days up my sleeve, so I’m just going to probably not serve for the next couple of days,” Kyrgios told Seven. “I’ll do everything I can to be ready in time.”
Kyrgios, who returned to competition last week after 18 months due to knee and wrist injuries, expressed concerns about his wrist holding up for the Australian Open, stating it felt like “I’ve been hit by a bus” after his doubles matches in Brisbane. The abdominal strain, however, was an unexpected setback.
Kyrgios has had a busy summer off the court, from sparring with Jannik Sinner to his return to the Davis Cup fold after a four-year absence.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
