WORLD TENNIS LEAGUE. Djokovic, Kyrgios to clash on the 21st of December

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will face off for the first time after the Wimbledon final in Dubai

Djokovic Vs. Kyrgios

A new interesting exhibition will take place from the 19th to the 24th of December in Dubai with 18 top players. These players will be divided into 4 teams (Hawks, Falcons, Eagles, and Kites). Each team will play against each others in a round-robin group. The first 2 teams will qualify for the final. Each tie will have 2 singles (1 for men and 1 for women) and 1 mixed double. All matches will take place on the same court.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios

Novak will play for the Falcons, while Nick with compete for the Eagles. They will play against each other on the 21st of December. In the same tie, Paula Badosa will take own Caroline Garcia. The day’s last match will see Grigor Dimitrov partner with Aryna Sabalenka against Andreas Seppi and Bianca Andreescu.

 

Novak Djokovic in 2022

Novak Djokovic

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2024 Highlights

Currently ranked no.8, Djokovic played his last match on the 14th of November when he overcame world no.3 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6(4) in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

At present, during this year the Serbian has achieved an overall 38-7 record. Novak has won 4 titles in 2022 in Rome, Wimbledon, Tel Aviv and Astana. Djokovic was the runner-up in Belgrade and in Paris.

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the Nitto ATP Finals
Djokovic's Record
 

Nick Kyrgios in 2022

Nick Kyrgios

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2023 Highlights

Currently the world no.22, the Australian played his last match on the 6th of October when he overcame world no.82 Kamil Majchrzak 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the 2nd round in Tokyo (draw).

Currently, during this year Nick owns an overall 37-10 record. This year, the Australian conquered 1 title in Washington. Kyrgios was the runner-up in Wimbledon.

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Kyrgios's Record

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios fought against each other 3 times. Their actual head to head record is 2-1 for Kyrgios. Before, the last time they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in London (Wimbledon) on the 10th of July 2022.

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