Novak Djokovic shared his emotions about teaming up with Nick Kyrgios for doubles on the 2025 Brisbane Worldwide. Each gamers will even compete in singles on the ATP 250 match.
Djokovic and Kyrgios took to the court docket on Monday, December 30, marking the previous’s first match of 2025 and latter’s return after 18 months. The pair obtained a doubles wild card and confronted Andreas Miles and Alexander Erler, triumphing 6-4, 6-7(4), 10-8 in an exciting encounter lasting one hour and 48 minutes.
Following their win, Djokovic, through the on-court interview that had the gang buzzing, described it as a “pleasure” to play alongside Kyrgios and admitted he was largely following the Aussie’s lead all through the match.
“I wish to thank Nick for taking part in. He mentioned the opposite day it needs to be a pleasure to play with him. And it’s. It’s a pleasure,” the Serb mentioned.
“I’m glad to share the court docket with him on his comeback. I haven’t performed many doubles matches within the final 5 years. No matter Nick was saying I used to be following really,” he added.
Djokovic’s feedback got here in response to Kyrgios’ remarks earlier than their doubles marketing campaign in Brisbane, the place the Aussie had advised the media:
“I imply, everybody thinks it is a pleasure enjoying with him, it is really a pleasure enjoying with me, let’s be actual.”
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios to lock horns with Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus in Brisbane Worldwide doubles 2R
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are set to face Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus within the second spherical of doubles on the 2025 Brisbane Worldwide. Mektic and Venus obtained a bye and can start their marketing campaign on December 31.
Djokovic and Kyrgios will even begin their singles campaigns tomorrow, with the Serb dealing with Rinky Hijikata and the Aussie taking up Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. After their stint in Brisbane, each will head to Melbourne for the Australian Open, which begins on January 12.
The Serb is aiming for a document twenty fifth Grand Slam on the first Main of the 12 months, the place he seeks to interrupt Margaret Courtroom’s document. With help from tennis analysts, together with Serena Williams’ ex-coach Rennae Stubbs, he is set to make historical past.
His arrival in Brisbane has additionally precipitated a stir as he carried a Pokemon-inspired Pikachu backpack, leaving followers to take a position a couple of cryptic message about his Main rely.
Edited by Shyam Kamal