Aussie star's injury curse strikes again on eve of Aus Open

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Another blow for Australian open organisers with news Thanasi Kokkinakis has withdrawn from the men's singles draw with a shoulder issue.

The 30-year-old, whose career has been plagued by injury, announced the news on Thursday afternoon after consultation with his medical team.

The news will come as no surprise given the pain the South Australian was clearly in during his Adelaide International First Round win over Sebastian Korda this week.

"Unfortunately after speaking with my team and doctors I have made the decision to pull out of the Australian open singles," he wrote on Instagram.

After an incredibly tough year this was the event I was looking forward to the most but I'm not ready yet.

"I'm doing everything I can everyday to be back 100%.

"We will still try and step out for the doubles and have some fun.

"Thank you to everyone who supports me."

Kokkinakis will play doubles with Nick Kyrgios who also withdrew from the singles earlier this week.