Nick Kyrgios will not feature in the BBC's coverage of this year's Wimbledon Championships, according to multiple reports.
The controversial Australian tennis star has been dropped from the broadcaster's presenting team following widespread criticism of his appointment last year.
The 30-year-old's inclusion as a pundit for the 2024 tournament sparked outrage after he had admitted to assaulting his former girlfriend Chiara Passari during an incident in 2021.
The assault admission that prompted the backlash occurred roughly a year before his BBC appointment, when Kyrgios pleaded guilty to assaulting Passari.
Nick Kyrgios has been dropped by the BBC ahead of Wimbledon
PAThe incident took place in 2021, though specific details of the assault were not disclosed in court proceedings.
His selection for the BBC's Wimbledon coverage last year drew immediate criticism from viewers and advocacy groups.
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Many questioned the broadcaster's decision to employ someone with a recent conviction for domestic violence.
In response, the BBC issued a statement defending their position. It read: "We are in no way condoning his cited previous actions or behaviours, on and off the court, and he is employed to share his views on tennis only.
"He has provided similar services to other major sports broadcasters in recent months.
"The legal process he was involved in has concluded, is well-documented and he has spoken about it publicly."
Kyrgios had reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, losing to Novak Djokovic.
However, this year he confirmed he will not be playing at Wimbledon this year due to injury.
The former world number 13 took to Instagram to update his followers on his fitness setback.
"Just wanted to give everyone a quick update - l've hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won't make it back for grass season this year," he wrote.
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PA"I know how much you've all been looking forward to seeing me out there, and I'm genuinely sorry to disappoint."
He added: "This is just a bump in the road though, and I'm already working hard to get back stronger than ever."
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