Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios didn’t get along for many years, but now they are enjoying a rather nice bromance. Nick Kyrgios had a fantastic week in Washington, where he won the titles in both singles and doubles. The Australian player posted a nice message on Instagram celebrating his success.
Novak Djokovic congratulated his (new) friend saying that if he adds capoeira training to his regimen, he can win a major. Nole is indeed extremely keen on this Brazilian martial art that he likes to practice when he is in Montenegro.
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Novak Djokovic in 2022
Ranked world no.6, Djokovic played his last match on the 10th of July when he beat world no.37 Nick Kyrgios 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Wimbledon to win his 88th career title.
At present, during this year Djokovic owns a 23-5 record. Novak clinched 2 titles in 2022 in Rome and in Wimbledon. Djokovic got to the final in Belgrade.
Nick Kyrgios in 2022
Ranked no.37, Nick played his last match on the 7th of August when he overcame world no.54 Yoshihito Nishioka 6-4 6-3 in the final in Washington to win his 7th career title.
Currently, during this year Kyrgios achieved a compiled 27-7 match record. This year, The Australian conquered 1 title in Washington. The Australian reached the final in Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios squared off 3 times. Their record is 2-1 for Kyrgios. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Novak Djokovic won 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in London (Wimbledon) on the 10th of July 2022.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios |
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