Nick Kyrgios Withdraws from French Open Doubles Due to New Knee Injury

Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis player who last competed at Roland Garros in 2017, was set to make his return at the French Open after a long injury-plagued period but has withdrawn due to a fresh knee injury. He had planned to play doubles with Jordan Thompson, whose regular partner Max Purcell is serving a doping ban. Thompson revealed Kyrgios was enthusiastic about the comeback but became disheartened by the recurring injuries, expressing uncertainty about how much more he can endure. Kyrgios will still be present at the tournament in Paris, however, not as a player but as a commentator for ESPN, joining a broadcast team including Rennae Stubbs and John McEnroe. Despite this setback, Kyrgios remains optimistic about his career and has committed to upcoming tournaments, with the aim of continuing to compete. His withdrawal has led Thompson to partner instead with Jason Kubler for the doubles competition at Roland Garros.