Lloyd Harris announces wrist surgery, out till 2023

South African Lloyd Harris announced on Instagram Friday that he will miss the rest of the season due to a right wrist injury.

The South African has had an up and down season where he failed to replicate the results of last season. It's a heavy blow for Harris who played in the quarterfinal of the US Open last year and he won't be able to defend those points now.

He wrote:

“Hi guys just wanted to let you know that I decided to do surgery yesterday on my right wrist and that everything went really well. I have been struggling with severe pain over the last couple [of] months which has not allowed me to be near my best so surgery was my best and only option.

“I will, unfortunately, be out until 2023 but I am confident that I will return being super healthy, motivated and eager to achieve my goals. Big thanks to my doctor, my team, sponsors, family and friends and everyone for your messages and support! Cant wait to be back on court and enjoy the sport we all love so much!”

Wrist injuries have had a bad reputation lately with Dominic Thiem still not right a whole year after his wrist injury. Matteo Berrettini on the other hand is back to winning trophies again. Let's hope it goes well for Harris as well.