'It's a real loss': Australian Open fans react to Nick Kyrgios injury withdrawal

Australian Open fans were disappointed after local favourite Nick Kyrgios was forced to withdraw from the tournament owing to injury before even taking to the court. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub The 27-year-old announced he was dropping out because of an injured left knee that needs arthroscopic surgery. Kyrgios was the runner-up at Wimbledon last year in singles and the men's doubles champion at the Australian Open and was considered the host country's strongest chance to win a title at Melbourne Park this year. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-edition Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►  / theguardian   Twitter ►   / guardian   Instagram ►   / guardian   The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian Australia ► https://bit.ly/guardianaussubs Guardian Football ► https://bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs Guardian Sport ► https://bit.ly/gdnsportsubs Guardian Live ► https://bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #Kyrgios #NickKyrgios #Tennis #AustralianOpen #MelbournePark #News