Australian Nick Kyrgios pulls out of 2020 US Open due to coronavirus pandemic

Australian Nick Kyrgios pulls out of 2020 US Open due to coronavirus pandemic

02-Aug-2020 05:20:01 | Guardian

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Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the US Open because of coronavirus concerns in a blow to the New York grand slam.

The outspoken Australian tennis star on Sunday cited health and safety issues amid the Covid-19 pandemic as he joined world No.1 Ashleigh Barty in opting out of the Flushing Meadows major.

Related: Andy Murray calls for severe sanctions if players break US Open coid bubble

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