Nick Kyrgios has shared he has played his “last Wimbledon” after losing in his first-round doubles match.
The 31-year-old Australian has had several injuries to overcome in recent years, including a knee operation and wrist surgery.
Kyrgios has only featured in four singles matches this year and played in his first Wimbledon since the 2022 final, where he lost to Novak Djokovic.
The Australian was in action with partner Alexander Bublik, losing 6-3, 6-4 to Mate Pavic and Marcela Arevalo.
Speaking afterwards, Kyrgios said: “I’d probably say pretty confidently that was my last Wimbledon.
“Definitely towards the end, I was just looking around and taking everything in. It was tough.
“I just feel body-wise and everything; probably I’d be hard to see myself coming back here again and competing.
“Obviously that final (in 2022) was always going to be one of the better memories of my tennis career.”
Nick Kyrgios think he has played his ‘last Wimbledon’
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He continued: “But I just can’t see myself getting back to anywhere near that level.
“It was an enjoyable doubles match. Going out with someone like Bublik, who keeps it pretty light-hearted, it’s a lot of fun.
“But at the same time, a lot of things were running through my head in the last couple of games, that’s for sure.”
Kyrgios did not say this was the end of his career, but was unsure when and where he will call it quits.
Nick Kyrigos said he ‘just can’t see myself getting back to anywhere near’ the level he was playing at
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He said: “This has always been a venue and a place where I’ve played my best tennis.
“My career kicked off here, and my life changed forever after that.
“It was tough to have my last service game. I told [Bublik] at a change of ends: ‘Look, this is probably my last service game ever at Wimbledon’.
“It was a lot of emotions, for sure. I’ve just got so many thoughts right now.
The Australian lost his first-round doubles match 6-3, 6-4
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“You go from making finals of Grand Slams to struggling to play multiple singles matches. It’s just like the backing up and the day-to-day stress of being on tour full-time. It’s not easy.
“I can tell the fans want more, but it’s heartbreaking to not be able to give it to them every single time.
“I’m at a very odd stage because I feel like I’m still hitting the ball amazingly.
“But I don’t know, something’s not there. You can’t just magically become one of the best players in the world.”
