Krygios pulls out of ATP Cup with back injury; Hewitt says it's a precautionary measure

Nick Kyrgios pulled out of ATP Cup on Sunday in Brisbane with back injury. Australian number three John Millman will be his replacement and will play in front of his home crowd on Pat Rafter Arena. Kyrgios was in-form in opening tie against Germany, putting on a serving masterclass as he defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets. 

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Precautionary measures

Team captain Lleyton Hewitt was asked about Krygios' withdrawal, and he said, "He was a bit stiff yesterday afteron, but also this morning. Johnny was obviously raring to go as well." Krygios was later seen courtside cheering his teammates. 

Australia are undefeated in ATP Cup after two rounds after defeating Cana 3-0. Earlier, Alex de Minaur came back from a set and a break down on Sunday to defeat world .15 Denis Shapovalov 6-7(6) 6-4 6-2. 

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Millman defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4 6-2 and was speaking on opportunity to fill in for Kyrgios. "It’s never easy when you’re t totally expecting to play, but any opportunity to come here and play in front of a home crowd — I’ve been lucky to play on all courts in all venues all around world, and re’s place like home."

"I love playing here in front of Queensland crowd. I love playing here in front of Queensland crowd," he said. Australia can qualify for finals if Germany defeats Greece later on Sunday. 

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