Chef de mission Ian Chesterman stated the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) desires Nick Kyrgios to take part within the Tokyo Games, however will respect his choice if he’s dominated out of Wimbledon after an damage. Kyrgios was pressured to desert his third-round Wimbledon conflict towards Felix Auger-Aliassim on Saturday after two units with an stomach damage.
The 26-year-old was already undecided about going to the Tokyo Games resulting from COVID-19 restrictions, saying he was “bumping up options”. “We have to admit that this has been a very difficult lead for all the athletes. We would still love to see Nick at these Games,” Chesterman instructed reporters on Monday.
“He knows he is welcome in these games and I still think it would be a great result for tennis and our team if he were there.” But I perceive and respect his choice, it doesn’t matter what. Either method. Because sports activities are totally different. People must imagine they will carry out in these totally different circumstances, so Nick will make his personal selections and we’ll respect that.”
In the lead-up to the 2016 Rio Games, former Australia chef de mission Kitty Chiller criticized Kyrgios for his public demeanor and warned him of being sensible or lacking out on the Games. Kyrgios withdrew from the group resulting from what the AOC stated was “unfair and unjust behaviour”.
The Tokyo Games, which had been delayed final 12 months as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, will start on 23 July.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
