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Nick Kyrgios locks in for Australian Open – as commentator not player

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has officially withdrawn from the 2024 Australian Open as a player – but has hinted at a commentator role.
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has officially withdrawn from the 2024 Australian Open as a player – but has hinted at a commentator role. Photograph: Florian Eisele/AP

Nick Kyrgios has officially ruled himself out from playing the 2024 Australian Open, but the controversial tennis star will be there in a different form – as a commentator.

The 28-year-old crowdpleaser and 2022 Wimbledon finalist was missing from the tournament’s entry list on Wednesday night, but Australian Open boss Craig Tiley hinted the Canberra-born wild child would be at the event in “some form”.

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