"This Aussie open is going to be a typical bore-fest" - Tennis fans disheartened by Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal from Australian Open 2023

The news of Nick Kyrgios pulling out of the 2023 Australian Open due to a knee injury has upset the tennis world since fans saw him as one of the contenders this year.The Australian player is yet to play his first match of the season after having withdrawn from the United Cup and the Adelaide International 2 earlier this month. On the eve of his first-round match against Roman Safiullin in Melbourne, Kyrgios called for a press conference to officially pull out. Lucky loser Denis Kudla of America will replace the top-ranked Aussie man.Kyrgios' physio stated that the World No. 21 had a tear in his lateral meniscus, with a cyst growing there. This also means that he will not be able to defend his doubles title alongside compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis.“I’m devastated, obviously,” Kyrgios said. “It’s my home tournament, I’ve had some great memories here, obviously, last year winning the title in doubles and playing the best tennis of my life probably. Then going into this event as one of the favorites, it’s brutal.&quot;Fans were looking forward to watching their home-favorite play in the first Major of the year, especially since he was confident of his chances.&quot;Well apart from watching some Kokk. this Aussie open is going to be a typical bore-fest. Pity King Kyrgios. Was playing some of his best tennis at the end of last year. But his injuries were full on. Right decision. Hope he gets better &amp; can get better &amp; wins a slam this year,&quot; a fan tweeted.MK@MKADL91@josemorgado Well apart watching some Kokk. This Aussie open is going to be a typical bore fest Pity King Kyrgios Was playing some of his best tennis at the end of last year. But his injuries were full on. Right decision. Hope he gets better &amp; can get better &amp; win a slam this year @josemorgado Well apart watching some Kokk. This Aussie open is going to be a typical bore fest😴 Pity King Kyrgios👑 Was playing some of his best tennis at the end of last year. But his injuries were full on. Right decision. Hope he gets better &amp; can get better &amp; win a slam this year 💯&quot;No matter what you think of Nick he’s a massive draw, this is a big blow for the tournament,&quot; another tweet read.ClairwithoutanE@ClairClair211@josemorgado No matter what you think of Nick he’s a massive draw, this is a big blow for the tournament4@josemorgado No matter what you think of Nick he’s a massive draw, this is a big blow for the tournamentHere are some more reactions:Bobby Vujić @bobbyvujic@AustralianOpen Really sucks for the fans. Come back soon, and come back stronger big fella. Tennis needs more genuine people like Nick Kyrgios.8@AustralianOpen Really sucks for the fans. Come back soon, and come back stronger big fella. Tennis needs more genuine people like Nick Kyrgios.🔥Carl🔥@carlos_fire80@christophclarey In all honesty sport needs characters like Nick. They are fun interesting and put bums on seats even in their more controversial moments and Nick has exceptional talent too@christophclarey In all honesty sport needs characters like Nick. They are fun interesting and put bums on seats even in their more controversial moments and Nick has exceptional talent tooPavvy G@pavygDevastating news for Nick. Without doubt one of the biggest pulls in the tournament wish him well and a speedy recovery.Nick joins two grand slam winners; Alcaraz and Cilic who also had to withdraw due to injuries.Hopefully no more high profile withdrawals. 🤞 twitter.com/AustralianOpen…#AusOpen@AustralianOpenNick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a knee injury. He will be replaced in the draw by lucky loser Denis Kudla. #AusOpen #AO202329162Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a knee injury. He will be replaced in the draw by lucky loser Denis Kudla. #AusOpen #AO2023Devastating news for Nick. Without doubt one of the biggest pulls in the tournament wish him well and a speedy recovery.Nick joins two grand slam winners; Alcaraz and Cilic who also had to withdraw due to injuries.Hopefully no more high profile withdrawals. 🤞 twitter.com/AustralianOpen…RicoG@AmazingRico87@josemorgado This is a bummer. Nick has been playing great. I was curious to see how he does with Aussies supporting him. Oh well. Hopefully he’s healthy for the rest of the season.4@josemorgado This is a bummer. Nick has been playing great. I was curious to see how he does with Aussies supporting him. Oh well. Hopefully he’s healthy for the rest of the season.vanosh@vanoshd@josemorgado So sad, i was about to try to follow most of his games during AO this year. Seemed so good after Wimbledon.. especially his mindest.@josemorgado So sad, i was about to try to follow most of his games during AO this year. Seemed so good after Wimbledon.. especially his mindest.OHSportsgirl@OHSportsGirl@josemorgado Sad for Kyrgios. He had so much determination and confidence going into this tournament. 3@josemorgado Sad for Kyrgios. He had so much determination and confidence going into this tournament. 😭Pee Dubb@PeeDubb2@josemorgado Sad that when he finally seemed to find desire to play tennis at a high level, this happens@josemorgado Sad that when he finally seemed to find desire to play tennis at a high level, this happensAyoub@skawhdbx@AustralianOpen Rest Up, @NickKyrgios . Just please dont retire yet. You make tennis interesting to everybody1@AustralianOpen Rest Up, @NickKyrgios . Just please dont retire yet. You make tennis interesting to everybodyNick Kyrgios says he had Australian Open on his target since US Open 2022 lossNick Kyrgios at the 2022 US Open2022 was a breakthrough year for Nick Kyrgios as he won his first Grand Slam doubles title in Australia and reached his first-ever Major singles final at Wimbledon. He was one of the favorites at the 2022 US Open, where he lost to Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals.When the Aussie withdrew from the ongoing tournament earlier today, he revealed that ever since his loss in New York, he had the 2023 Australian Open in mind.“It always goes back to the last Grand Slam I played, the US Open. I was extremely hard on myself after that loss in the quarter-finals, thinking that I could win it from there on,&quot; Nick Kyrgios said. &quot;I just had the Aus Open on the back of my mind from that day forth as soon as I got off the court against Karen Khachanov. I always wanted to just do everything right and train right and tick every box, and just be ready for the Aus Open.”

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