His announcement comes amidst the controversy in Australia around the entry into the territory for the first Grand Slam of the year by Novak Djokovic.
Unvaccinated against Covid-19, placed his arrival in Melbourne five days ago in a detention center for migrants, the world number 1 obtained Monday that a judge ordered his release.
"
Hi everyone, I want to be open and transparent, the reason I had to give up (the tournament in) Sydney is because I tested positive
," said the freak Nick Kyrgios, 26 years old, currently 114th in the world.
“
I feel good for now, without feeling any symptoms
,” he added.
“
If all goes well, I'll see you all at the Australian Open
,” Kyrgios continued.
Kyrgios Instagram story
His best performance during the first round of the Grand Slam, played in his country, remains a quarter-final reached in 2015. Weakened by asthma problems according to the organizers of the ATP 250 tournament in Melbourne, Kyrgios had withdrawn last Tuesday for this preparatory competition for the Australian Open.
"
I am really sorry to have to withdraw from the tournament in Melbourne
," said the whimsical Australian.