Kyrgios out of Mallorca due to abdominal injury

Abdominal muscle problems which developed overnight on Wednesday forced Nick Kyrgios to withdraw from his ATP Mallorca match against Roberto Bautista Agut.

The Australian drawcard was competing for a third consecutive week on grass, having reached the semi-finals at Stuttgart and Halle.

He will now be under the cosh to regain fitness with Wiimbledon starting on Monday.

“I have been playing a lot of great matches lately and unfortunately I woke up with a pain in my abs,” Kyrgios said.

“I went to see the tournament doctor right away and he advised that I don’t play tonight.

 “I will follow his advice as I don’t want to risk Wimbledon next week.”

Kyrgios added: “I was really looking forward to tonight’s match as I’ve been loving my time here. Mallorca is such a beautiful island with really nice people.”

Bill Scott

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