"I hope they now realize the injury is genuine" - Kyrgios' manager following the Aussie's withdrawal from Adelaide International 2

Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Adelaide International 2, citing concerns about his ankle injury, which also forced him to sit out of the United Cup. His manager, Daniel Horsfall, believes this proves that his client's injury is serious and that fans should stop questioning the 27-year-old's decision.

Kyrgios faced a lot of flak from home fans for pulling out of the Australian team for the United Cup, with some opining that he was preserving himself for the Australian Open.

But the Wimbledon runner-up was advised by his physiotherapist Will Maher to sit out of the Adelaide-based event in order to give his ankle more time to heal.

While speaking to The Age, Horsfall stressed that Kyrgios' team is working round the clock to make sure he is ready for the year's opening Slam.

“We are very excited and working every day to make sure we’re ready for the Australian Open,” Horsfall said.

The Aussie's manager expressed hope for fans to stop questioning Kyrgios' injury in light of the latter's latest withdrawal.

“A lot of people were upset after he pulled out of the United Cup, but I hope they now realize the injury is genuine," he added. "I wish more people would ask questions before putting in their two cents."