Nick Kyrgios has hinted at a potential doubles partnership with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International next year. Kyrgios, who is making his long-awaited return to competitive tennis, took to social media to share the news, posting: "Doubles at Brisbane. See y'all there," alongside a picture of himself and Djokovic from the 2022 Wimbledon final.
The Brisbane International is scheduled to take place from December 29, 2024, to January 5, 2025, which will serve as a key lead-up event to the Australian Open. Both Kyrgios and Djokovic have confirmed their participation in the singles competition, but this unexpected doubles pairing has now added even more excitement to the tournament.
Kyrgios' Insta story
🔴 Nick Kyrgios announces he will play doubles with Novak Djokovic in Brisbane!
— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) December 16, 2024
Who's excited? pic.twitter.com/E8jXSomWAB
For Kyrgios, this marks a significant step in his comeback after spending over two years struggling with injuries. The Australian has undergone surgery on his knee and wrist, forcing him to miss most of the 2023 season. His last ATP Tour appearance came in June 2023, where he played just one match at Stuttgart before being sidelined again. Brisbane, where he is a former singles champion, will provide Kyrgios with a chance to test his form ahead of the Melbourne major.
Djokovic's experience in Doubles
While Novak Djokovic is not widely known for his double's participation, the 24-time Grand Slam champion sees this as an opportunity to fine-tune his game before attempting to claim his 11th Australian Open title. Djokovic has played only one doubles match in 2024, making this partnership with Kyrgios all the more intriguing for fans.
This potential pairing has been discussed before, with Djokovic and Kyrgios hinting at it on social media after their famous Wimbledon final in 2022, which Djokovic won in four sets. The two have previously faced off as opponents three times, with Kyrgios holding a slight head-to-head advantage. Read More
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