Nick Kyrgios drops exciting Novak Djokovic hint as he lauds ‘Bromance’ with Serb | Tennis | Sport

Nick Kyrgios has hinted that he and Novak Djokovic could play doubles together at the Indian Wells Open if the Serb is allowed into the US. The Aussie has struck up something of a bromance with the 35-year-old over the course of this year after he stood up for him following his deportation from Australia on the eve of the first Grand Slam of the season.

Kyrgios and Djokovic have not always seen eye to eye throughout their careers, with the Australian often being highly critical of the 35-year-old. In 2019, the world No 63 described Djokovic as ‘cringeworthy’ due to his desire to be liked. He then criticised the tennis legend again over his ‘stupidity’ for organising the 2020 Adria Tour. The event ended up becoming a hotspot for the coronavirus and was widely condemned throughout the tennis community. 

However, their relationship has blossomed over the course of 2022, starting at the Australian Open. Djokovic was deported from Melbourne over his vaccination status with Kyrgios among those taking a public stand against his own country – something Djokovic remains grateful for.

Their friendship was then solidified at Wimbledon, with the 21-time major champion actively labelling their relationship as a ‘bromance’ at the All-England Club. They eventually met in the final with Djokovic claiming his seventh crown at the venue after beating Kyrgios in four sets. 

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The rules prevented Djokovic from taking part in the US Open this year and will continue to hinder him in 2023 unless they are changed or he decides to take the jab himself. 

It remains to be seen whether or not the duo will be able to take to the court together next year but tennis fans will be desperate to see the double act happen in what could be one of the most exciting pairings in recent years.