Nick Kyrgios forced out of German Halle Open

Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the preliminaries because he’s dealing with “a few things” with his knee, but he’s confident he’ll make it to Wimbledon.

Kyrgios has pulled out of the Halle Open in Germany this week after a disappointing return to tennis in Stuttgart last week, fueling fears that last year’s Wimbledon finalist will be out of action. there is

Instead, he said he would withdraw to ensure he was competitive in his third Grand Slam of the year.

“I’m very disappointed to announce that I won’t be able to compete in Halle this year. I’m still dealing with some issues with my knee. I’m just trying to give myself the best possible opportunity to compete at Wimbledon,” said Kyrgios. said in a video statement released by

“As you all know, that tournament means a lot to me and I want to fit my body and do everything right.

“I tried everything over the last few days here in Halle, but I had to make the decision to withdraw. It really wouldn’t be possible.”

Wimbledon starts on July 3, and Kyrgios could be ready for an event in Mallorca or Eastbourne next week.

If he misses, he could play only one tour match in nine months and go to Wimbledon.

That match was a straight set loss to China’s grass court rookie Wu Yibing.

I could hear him say to the team at times during the game. “My knee hurts point by point. I can’t even walk without pain.”

After the match, he begged for patience.

“Fans, please be patient,” he said.

“It’s a process of getting back to where you were.”