Expectations had been excessive for the house favorite following his run to the Wimbledon semi-finals final summer time and a powerful second half to his season in 2022.
The 27-year-old had been resulting from face Russian Roman Safiullin within the opening spherical on Tuesday.
However having used an exhibition match towards Novak Djokovic to check out the knee concern – a tear in his miniscus and a cyst, the No19 seed mentioned he was unable to participate in his house Grand Slam.
Nick Kyrgios of Australia performs a forehand throughout a follow session forward of the 2023 Australian Open final week
/ Getty PhotosThe harm is anticipated to require surgical procedure subsequent week and Kyrgios mentioned: “I’m devastated obviously. It’s my home Slam and going into this event as one of the favourites, it’s brutal.
“Bad timing. Injuries are part of the sport. I’m not doubting I’ll be back to my full strength.”
The Australian is hoping to be match for the early American hardcourt a part of the season, notably Indian Wells at first of March.
