The last Grand Slam of the season is here, and the anticipation is high. Especially for players chasing that elusive major or trying to carry momentum into next year. Nick Kyrgios was one of the names fans had circled, hoping to see him back at Flushing Meadows. In 2022, he lit up New York with a run to the quarterfinals. But this season has been brutal for the Aussie—and for a handful of other stars who won’t make the trip.

Last month, Kyrgios reignited hope by activating his protected ranking to lock in a place at the US Open. The rule lets players sidelined six months or more rely on their old average ranking to re‑enter the main draw. But just today, the tournament confirmed on X that he has officially withdrawn from his third slam this year, giving way to a lucky loser to step in.

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