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Ian Chadband

Kyrgios out of Halle but still hopes to play Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios has suffered a further setback in his preparation for a grand slam return at Wimbledon. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from this week's Halle Open, but as doubts grew over his fitness for Wimbledon, last year's finalist insisted he was still hopeful of competing in the grass-court grand slam.

The Australian star was announced on Monday as a non-starter in the German warm-up event for the slam, citing his long-standing knee injury as the reason.

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