Djokovic and Kyrgios win doubles opener at Brisbane International 2025
The HinduNick Kyrgios made a triumphant return to professional tennis as the Australian, partnering 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic, beat Andreas Mies and Alexander Erler in the opening round of men’s doubles at Brisbane International on Monday. The wildcard Australian-Serbian pair of Kyrgios and Djokovic won 6-4, 6-7, in an hour and 48 minutes at the Pat Rafter Arena. A winning return 🙌@NickKyrgios gets the win on his return alongside @DjokerNole with a 6-4 6-7 10-8 victory over Erler/Mies pic.twitter.com/JPFDYnUCm1 — Tennis TV December 30, 2024 Kyrgios had played only one singles tour match in the last two years due to knee, foot and wrist injuries. The 37-year-old Serbian, a 10-time champion in Melbourne, faces local wildcard Rinky Hijikata while former Wimbledon runner-up Kyrgios, who is using Protected Ranking, takes on big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round.