Injured and Exhausted, Nick Kyrgios Contemplates Retirement

Despite ongoing physical and mental health struggles, the Australian tennis star plans to continue playing for another one to two years before retiring on his own terms.

Nick Kyrgios, the 28-year-old Australian tennis player, has expressed his exhaustion and desire to retire from tennis due to ongoing injury concerns and mental health struggles.
Kyrgios, who reached his career peak in 2022 with a Wimbledon final and a career-high of 11 in world rankings, has only played one match in 2023 due to wrist, knee and foot injuries.
Despite his injuries and mental exhaustion, Kyrgios plans to continue playing for another one to two years before retiring, aiming to end his career on his own terms.
Kyrgios has been open about his mental health issues, including contemplating suicide in 2019, and has connected with Generation Z and millennials through his raw honesty.
Outside of tennis, Kyrgios has been exploring other ventures including commentary, interviews with other athletes and celebrities, and a deal with OnlyFans for behind-the-scenes content.