Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic to form unlikely doubles partnership before Australian Open
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic will form an unlikely doubles pairing after the Australian announced they are planning to team up at the Brisbane International later this month. That was Kyrgios’s first grand slam singles final and he looked set to kick on further, only for injury to more or less wipe out his entire career since. Kyrgios and Djokovic played out an enjoyable Wimbledon men’s singles final in 2022 The pair have never played doubles together before and, in fact, historically have a very frosty relationship with Kyrgios previously calling Djokovic “a tool” and the 24-time grand slam champion responding by saying he “doesn’t have much respect” for his rival. While Kyrgios is aiming to prove his match fitness and get back in the grand slam swing of things at the Australian Open, Djokovic is aiming to lift the men’s singles trophy in Melbourne for an 11th time, which would be a 25th grand slam crown overall and give him possession of sole first place on the all-time list ahead of Margaret Court, who also has 24 to her name.