Nick Kyrgios PULLS OUT of French Open after he was set to return for first time in eight years as he lands new job

NICK KYRGIOS has axed his French Open return in favour of a new gig.

The tennis bad boy was set to play at Roland Garros for the first time in nearly NINE YEARS in the men’s doubles along with fellow Aussie Jordan Thompson.

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But the 30-year-old has withdrawn from the tournament less than TWO WEEKS after revealing his participation.

And he’s set to be part of ESPN’s commentary team for the tournament.

He’ll give his takes along with Rennae Stubbs, Margaret Court and tennis icon John McEnroe.

Kyrgios was looking forward to playing in the competition, saying: “The French Open was never really on the cards.

“But after the stuff with Max Purcell, Jordan was looking for a partner and he asked me if I wanted to play,

“We played at the French Open before, so it’ll be good to get out there and play with another fellow Aussie and have a bit of fun.”

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