Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will rekindle their bromance by enjoying a apply match earlier than the Australian Open, giving the latter an opportunity to stretch his legs earlier than the 12 months’s first Grand Slam.
Kyrgios, ranked twenty second on this planet and runner-up eventually 12 months’s Wimbledon, has not performed since October. He missed the United Cup and in addition pulled out of warm-up tournaments resulting from an ankle harm.
Australian Open organisers stated “tennis’ most famous frenemies” will play one another at Rod Laver Arena on Friday.
Djokovic had stated final week that he had mentioned enjoying a apply match with Kyrgios, including that the Australian needed shorter units.
The pair have been as soon as at loggerheads and had a frosty relationship when Kyrgios labelled Djokovic “boneheaded” and a “tool”.
But Kyrgios defended the Serbian when he was detained after which deported forward of final 12 months’s Australian Open, resulting in an surprising friendship blossoming between the 2 forward of the Wimbledon last the place Djokovic received in 4 units.