The world tennis 'wild horse' has severely declined in performance, refusing to retire due to one reason.

The career of this former Wimbledon runner-up is essentially over due to persistent injuries.

Nick Kyrgios recently shared notable insights about his future, as he has been largely absent from top-level tournaments since 2022—the year he reached the Wimbledon final.

In his personal podcast Good Trouble With Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis player frankly admitted he no longer prioritizes achievement goals as before. Instead, his biggest motivation for not deciding to retire comes from his fans.

"Now I only play for the fans. I still have a very large fan base. I enjoy stepping onto the court, delivering performances, and seeing the kids in the stands.", Kyrgios shared.

This decision partly reflects the difficult reality Kyrgios is facing. After a series of surgeries, especially the serious wrist injury, his physical condition no longer ensures he can maintain peak performance over a long period. The Australian 'wild horse' himself also admitted that declining fitness makes it hard for him to compete in the deep rounds of Grand Slams.

Nevertheless, the memory of the Wimbledon 2022 final still haunts the 30-year-old player. At that time, Kyrgios won the first set against Novak Djokovic but could not complete the upset against the Serbian legend.

"I think about that match every day. I was so close… just two more sets and I could have become a legend. But I didn’t seize the opportunity.", Kyrgios lamented.

Not only lingering in regret, the Greek-Australian tennis player also recognizes the harsh reality of top-level tennis: "You can have a good season, but if you don’t win a Grand Slam, you will be forgotten."

Statistics also show the extent of Kyrgios's decline in recent years. He has played only 10 matches in over 1,200 days and has secured just one victory in about the last 1,000 days —a number too modest compared to his former caliber.

Nick 'the Mad' will skip all clay-court tournaments this year, planning to participate in two grass-court events in Stuttgart (Germany) and Mallorca (Spain) in June.