{"id":184682,"date":"2022-01-10T08:30:04","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T09:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=184682"},"modified":"2022-01-11T19:01:56","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T19:01:56","slug":"kyrgios-in-doubt-for-ao-after-positive-test-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=184682","title":{"rendered":"Kyrgios in doubt for AO after positive test result"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australian star Nick Kyrgios<\/a> has pulled out of the Sydney Tennis Classic after testing positive for COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Kyrgios still wants to play at the Australian Open – starting next Monday – but that will be a race against the clock.<\/p>\n

Kyrgios was set to play Italian Fabio Fognini in round one of the Classic tonight.<\/p>\n

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"Hey Everyone, I just want to be open and transparent with everyone, the reason I have had to pull out of Sydney is because I tested positive for Covid," Kyrgios wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n

"I am feeling healthy at the moment with no symptoms. I wish everyone all the best and to stay safe where you can.<\/p>\n

"If all goes well I will see you all at The Australian Open."<\/p>\n

The 2022 Sydney Tennis Classic will be held from January 10-15, with live matches, highlights, mini matches and full match replays on Stan Sport. New customers can start their free trial now by visiting:<\/strong><\/em> Stan.com.au\/tennis<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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The world No.114 missed last week's Melbourne Summer Set with asthma-related issues but said he had repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Kyrgios continues to make headlines off the court and has surprisingly emerged as one of Novak Djokovic's staunchest supporters amid his immigration row<\/a>.<\/p>\n

German Daniel Altmaier has taken Kyrgios' spot in the tournament and will meet Fognini tonight.<\/p>\n

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Kyrgios was reportedly looking the goods in practice.<\/p>\n

Commentator Mark Petchey said he had been watching Kyrgios hit ahead of the Sydney Tennis Classic.<\/p>\n

"It's been great to see him, looked in good form, good spirits," Petchey said on Nine and Stan Sport.<\/p>\n

"Wow, what a disappointment for Nick Kyrgios."<\/p>\n

Co-commentator John Fitzgerald added: "Let's hope his aerobic capacity is OK (for the Australian Open)."<\/p>\n

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