Nick Kyrgios showed his appreciation for Novak Djokovic in a recent discussion with stand-up comedian Trevor Noah. Kyrgios explained why he thinks Djokovic is the world’s greatest athlete in all sports, not just tennis.
Previously, Kyrgios and Djokovic had a tense relationship because they frequently made fun of one another. When Kyrgios stood by the Serb during his deportation from Australia two years ago, things took a big turn for the better.
Kyrgios displayed a new side of himself in the most recent episode of Noah’s podcast—one that appreciates and acknowledges the accomplishments and skills of world No. 1.
Because tennis involves constant flexibility and adaptability, the 28-year-old Australian remarked that it is one of the most unexpected and tough sports in the world. He praised Djokovic for managing these circumstances and winning nonetheless.
Kyrgios expressed his remarks about Djokovic and said: “I think Novak Djokovic is the best athlete in the world because his ability to adapt is like no other. Every other athlete in the world knows when they’re going to start; they know when they’re going to finish. They know how many games are going to be played.”
He further added: “How does this guy adapt to every single scenario put in front of him and still come out the best? It’s incredible. Tennis is nuts. So that’s why, I think, it’s Novak for me. People don’t know that about tennis, though. And with the schedule, you don’t know when you’re going to start playing. There’s no direct time when you’re going to start. More than half the time, you don’t even know when you’re going to start. You don’t know when to eat, and you don’t know when you’re going to finish. It’s hard to plan or it’s insane.”
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Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW Ranked no.1, Novak played his last match on the 3rd of January when he was overcome by world no.10 Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in Australia (draw).
Currently, during this year the Serbian has achieved a compiled 2-1 record.
Djokovic is scheduled to play next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of January.
Nick Kyrgios in 2024
Ranked world no.470, Nick played his last match on the 13th of June 2023 when he lost to world no.122 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).
At present, during this year the Australian achieved a compiled 0-1 record.
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios faced off 3 times. Their head to head is 2-1 for Kyrgios. Before, the last time they played each other, Novak Djokovic won 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in London (Wimbledon) in July 2022.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios |
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