Why Did Nick Kyrgios Pull Out of Australian Open 2023?

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Australian fans did not have a good start to Australian Open after home favorite Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Grand Slam after sustaining injury.

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Why Did Nick Kyrgios Pull Out of Australian Open 2023?

Australian fans did not have a good start to Australian Open after home favorite Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Grand Slam after sustaining injury.

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