'Have to be OK with me not playing anymore': Nick Kyrgios makes his retirement plans clear

Nick Kyrgios' announcement to opt out of the Australian Open deeply shocked the fans. Kyrgios not attending a Tennis major in his home country will be a disappointing sight to see. The tennis star is currently nursing an injury that took him out of action at the prestigious Wimbledon. It looks like Kyrgios is now contemplating taking an early retirement from competitive action as he reveals his plans.

Three things you need to know

• Nick Kyrgios is a tennis player from Australia
• His last appearance was in the Wimbledon
• The Aussie tennis star has opened up on his early retirement plans

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Nick Kyrgios contemplates an early retirement amid injury-ridden career run 

Australian Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been dealing with several injuries throughout the year that took a hit on his career run. Kyrgios revealed that he has opted out of the AO for the second successive time, and there could be more unfortunate news for tennis fans all around the globe.

During his appearance on the 'On Purpose with Jay Shetty' Podcast, the 28-year-old Kyrgios opened up on taking up an early retirement.

I only want to play for about another one to two years, and be at the top, and go down my own terms.

I think I'll be at peace with everything I've achieved and ... I'm going to have to just say: 'Look, to everyone out there who wants me to play more, you're just going to have to be OK with me not playing anymore'.

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Kyrgios will be at AO despite opting out of competitive action

While Nick Kyrgios will not return to action at the Australian Open, the fans will still be able to see him. But the Aussie tennis star will be in a different role and still be around at the majors event.

'I won't be able to compete in the 2024 Australian Open. But even though I won't be there competing this year at the AO, I will still be around, commentating matches. I've got some special things planned, so please be excited,' Kyrgios said via OnlyFans.