Nick Kyrgios Withdraws from Wimbledon 2025 Due to Knee Injury, Shares Emotional Apology
Nick Kyrgios, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist, announced his withdrawal from the 2025 Wimbledon Championships on June 3, 2025, citing a persistent knee injury that has derailed his comeback attempts. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the 30-year-old Australian expressed regret to his fans, writing, “I’ve hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won’t make it back for grass season this year. I know how much you’ve all been looking forward to seeing me out there, and I’m genuinely sorry to disappoint. This is just a bump in the road though and I’m already working hard to get back stronger than ever.” The news, reported by *Express.co.uk* and *Mirror Sport*, follows Kyrgios’ absence from the French Open doubles due to the same knee issue, crushing hopes of replicating his 2022 run to the Wimbledon final, where he lost to Novak Djokovic.[](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/2063509/nick-kyrgios-wimbledon-statement)[](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-wimbledon-injury-play-35327511)
Kyrgios’ injury-plagued career has limited him to just six competitive matches since 2022, including a first-round Australian Open loss to Jacob Fearnley in January 2025 and a retirement at Indian Wells against Botic van de Zandschulp due to wrist pain, per *ESPN* and *Wikipedia*. His lone 2025 singles win came against Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open, but a second-round thrashing by Karen Khachanov sidelined him again, per *Sportskeeda*. The knee flare-up, which also forced him to withdraw from a French Open doubles pairing, has raised questions about his future, with Kyrgios hinting at the Australian Open that he may not play singles there again, saying, “Realistically, I can’t see myself playing a singles match here again,” per *ATP Tour*.[](https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/43390325/how-nick-kyrgios-2025-australian-open-comeback-turned-farewell)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Kyrgios)[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-nick-kyrgios-next-tournament-all-need-know-aussie-s-comeback-surprise-announcement)
Despite the setback, Kyrgios remains optimistic, vowing to target the remaining 2025 majors, particularly Wimbledon and the US Open, using his protected ranking of No. 21, per *atptour.com*. His 2022 Wimbledon performance, where he beat top players like Stefanos Tsitsipas before falling to Djokovic, showcased his potential, but injuries—knee surgery in 2023, a wrist reconstruction, and now this knee issue—have stalled his progress, per *Daily Mail* and *Motorcyclesports.net*. Fans on X expressed disappointment, with @tennishead noting, “Nick Kyrgios is OUT of #Wimbledon 🚨 The 2022 finalist has suffered a ‘small setback’ in his recovery,” while @PaulFMcNamee called his absence a shame, citing his unique talent.[](https://www.atptour.com/en/news/kyrgios-australian-open-2025-reaction)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Kyrgios)[](https://motorcyclesports.net/nick-kyrgios-forced-to-withdraw-from-wimbledon-2025-due-to-lingering-injury/)
Kyrgios’ off-court endeavors, including punditry for BBC and ESPN in 2024, have kept him visible, though his Wimbledon commentary role drew criticism from MP Caroline Nokes over his 2021 assault case, which he settled without conviction, per *The Mirror*. As he focuses on recovery, supported by his recent split from girlfriend Costeen Hatzi to prioritize tennis, per *Wikipedia*, Kyrgios’ resilience remains evident. His heartfelt apology and determination to return stronger keep fans hopeful for a future comeback.[]
