Thanasi Kokkinakis has withdrawn from the upcoming Brisbane International.

The Australian tennis player received a wildcard into the tournament but will no longer feature in the main draw.

The Sporting News has the latest updates on his injury and playing status.

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Kokkinakis cited a hip injury following confirmation of his Brisbane withdrawal.

“Sad to miss [the Brisbane International] this year,” he wrote on X.

“Dealing with a small hip issue that needs some more time, but hopefully back for the rest of the summer.”

The 28-year-old was last in action in early December as part of a UTS London event.

He previously featured for Australia at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.

Will Thanasi Kokkinakis play Australian Open?

As outlined in his message on social media, Kokkinakis hopes to be “back for the rest of the summer”.

He is currently on the entry list for his home tournament, the Adelaide International, after receiving a wildcard.

That is scheduled to begin on January 6.

Should his injury keep him out of that event, he will hope to be ready for the Australian Open, which will kick off on January 12.