Nick Kyrgios’ planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open is in doubt after he sustained an abdominal injury and was forced to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week.

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from an exhibition event with Novak Djokovic scheduled for Thursday due to an abdominal strain, casting more doubt on the former Wimbledon finalist's chances of making his Australian Open comeback this month.

Nick Kyrgios faces another injury setback in his planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open after an abdominal strain forced him to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week.

Nick Kyrgios sparked a major concern on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2025 edition of the Australian Open as the Aussie withdrew from an exhibition match, where he was due to play Novak Djokovic,

Nick Kyrgios pulled out of an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic citing an abdominal strain on Wednesday, casting doubt on whether he will be fit for the Australian Open starting this weekend. The Australian Open starts on Sunday.

Nick Kyrgios' return to the Australian Open is in jeopardy, after the controversial tennis star picked up yet another injury in the lead up to the tournament.