Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic to form unlikely doubles partnership before Australian Open
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic to form unlikely doubles partnership before Australian Open

The Independent  

Sign 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.

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Nick Kyrgios uses ‘Federer-Nadal-Djokovic’ example to lash out at Mahut’s ‘Sinner will win that with 6-3’s’ statement
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Nick Kyrgios announces Novak Djokovic as doubles partner for Brisbane International
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1 month ago
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1 month ago
Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Murray commented: “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Legends reunite: Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for early 2025 season
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1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nick Kyrgios announces return to tennis at Brisbane International after two-year absence
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nick Kyrgios set to return to tennis in Brisbane next month with plans for 2025 Australian Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nick Kyrgios announces tennis return at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
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2 months, 4 weeks ago
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5 months, 3 weeks ago
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9 months, 1 week ago
Djokovic and Ivanisevic split after winning 12 Grand Slam titles together
9 months, 1 week ago
Nick Kyrgios on ESPN is off to a strong start: ‘The mouth still works just fine’
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Australian Open: Djokovic tames Croatian teenager Prizmic in first round
11 months, 3 weeks ago
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Nick Kyrgios exclusive interview: ‘I feel more respected in the U.S. than Australia’
1 year ago
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open – ‘I need a little more time’
1 year ago
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1 year ago
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Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open, missing every Grand Slam event in 2023
1 year, 4 months ago
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