Fresh injury worry puts Nick Kyrgios’s Australian Open return in doubt - The Australian withdrew from an exhibition match on Thursday because of an abdominal injury.

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.

Nick Kyrgios is in doubt to return to his home turf at the Australian Open in the next week. He has suffered a grade one abdominal strain after his return to the court at the Brisbane International last week.

Nick Kyrgios partnered with Novak Djokovic in doubles and then lost to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in singles in Brisbane.

Kyrgios last appeared at the Davis Cup in 2019 but has since suffered with injuries, enduring an 18-month lay-off after undergoing wrist surgery in September 2023 before returning for the Brisbane Int

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been unexpectedly included in Australia's team for their Davis Cup clash against Sweden at the end of the month.

Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open after pulling out of a pre-tournament exhibition match against Novak Djokovic due to an abdominal strain.