Nick Kyrgios’ planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open is in doubt after he sustained an abdominal injury and was forced to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week.

Nick Kyrgios' return to the Australian Open is in jeopardy, after the controversial tennis star picked up yet another injury in the lead up to the tournament.

The Australian had been due to play in an exhibition match alongside Novak Djokovic, but pulled out due to an abdominal injury

Nick Kyrgios says he is doing all he can to be fit for the Australian Open after withdrawing from an exhibition match with an abdominal strain.

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from an exhibition event with Novak Djokovic scheduled for Thursday due to an abdominal strain, casting more doubt on the former Wimbledon finalist's chances of making his Australian Open comeback this month.

Nick Kyrgios faces another injury setback in his planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open after an abdominal strain forced him to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week.

Nick Kyrgios pulled out of an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic citing an abdominal strain on Wednesday, casting doubt on whether he will be fit for the Australian Open starting this weekend.