Will Nick Kyrgios play US Open 2021?

Will Nick Kyrgios play US Open 2021?

Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios is undoubtedly one of the most controversial, yet entertaining players on the ATP Tour. The Australian has seen his ranking drop to number 85th in the world, as he has not been involved in much action since the start of the covid-19 pandemic last year.

Several big names have pulled out of the US Open this year, with Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Roger Federer confirming their absence last week. The last Grandslam of the year is all slated to commence from August 30 at the Flushing Meadows.

Despite several big name misses at US Open, Nick Kyrgios will be taking part in the competition. The Australian skipped the Tokyo Olympics, in order to prepare for the American hard court season. He also participated at Wimbledon 2021, where he had to withdraw from his third round encounter Felix Auger Aliassime.

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Nick Kyrgios to compete at US Open after two years

Nick Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios

Last year, Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the US Open owing to the covid-19 pandemic. The 26-year-old has played four tournaments in lead up to the US Open 2021. He started his preparations with the Atlanta Open, where he lost in the second round to Cameron Norrie.

Next up, he played at the Washington Open, where he lost in the first round to Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets. He was also defeated in the first round of Canadian Open by the American and eventual runner-up, Reilly Opelka in three sets.

In the final step of his preparations for the US Open , Nick Kyrgios will compete at the Winston-Salem Open, where he is scheduled to face the three time Grandslam champion, Andy Murray in the first round.

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