ATLANTA, July 21, 2017 – BB&T Atlanta Open defending champion and ATP World Tour No. 20, Nick Kyrgios, has withdrawn from next week’s Atlanta event citing a right hip strain.
"Having to make the decision not to defend my title at the BB&T Atlanta Open was really tough and disappointing," said Kyrgios. "We were very hopeful up to the last moment that my hip could respond and allow me to compete at the highest level, but unfortunately it's just not ready. I hope all of the fans in Atlanta know that I wish I could have returned to win again, and hopefully I will be able to do so in the future."
Americans Jack Sock and three-time Atlanta champion, John Isner, are slated to be the tops singles seeds when the draws are released this weekend. 2015 men’s doubles champions, Bob and Mike Bryan are set to be the top seed in the doubles draw.