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Nick Kyrgios is once again hinting at retirement, this time acknowledging that he’s “not the same player anymore” and suggesting he’s ready to cherish what’s left of his tennis career. After a stellar 2022 that saw him reach the Wimbledon final and a 2023 where he was viewed as a serious threat for major titles, the Australian’s body betrayed him. Knee and wrist surgeries limited him to just one tournament across the 2023 and 2024 seasons combined.
Kyrgios took his time last year, hoping to return fully fit and pain-free, but the plan hasn’t panned out. In all three of his 2025 tournaments so far, the 29-year-old has battled wrist discomfort. His latest setback came at Indian Wells, where he retired in the first round against Botic van de Zandschulp. Visibly emotional, he covered his face as he left the court.
A day later, the seven-time ATP champion took to TikTok with a reflective message: “Gotta let go of what was. You are a new person, new player now. It ain’t easy, but you have to enjoy whatever is left in this tennis journey. I’m a competitor, I always think I’m capable and I always want to play my best. But that also stems frustration and anger to myself—I have to be kinder—it is a blessing to still be able to play this sport that has given me so much.”
Kyrgios’s 2025 record stands at 0-3, with first-round exits in Brisbane and the Australian Open preceding his Indian Wells withdrawal. Speaking to the press after his latest retirement, he expressed hope of recovering in time for the Miami Masters on March 19 but offered no assurances about his participation. Earlier, during the Australian Open, he’d also dropped retirement hints, admitting that persistent pain and an inability to play his natural game were draining his love for tennis.
