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Australian Open frontrunner Novak Djokovic has appeared back on court after an injury scare earlier this week, facing Nick Kyrgios in a fun and comedic hit-up before the tournament starts on Monday. With Kyrgios' injured ankle meaning he was forced to pull out of the United Cup and Adelaide International, Get off Nick Kyrgios' back: Controversial star is right to focus on winning the Australian Open and a Grand Slam title. Last season he defeated Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini in the first three finals of the year, before Medvedev gained revenge at the US Open to lift his maiden Grand Slam trophy. Djokovic was stunned when he learned that 'lets' were allowed in the exhibition match after casually returning a serve that tapped the net before crossing it. “I think there’s every likelihood they will meet again,” he said. .is-desktop .atp-logo{ width: 32px; .is-desktop .atp-logo{ The match was sold-out within minutes amid incredible demand. } January 13, 2023 - 9:49PM Video not found Technical details : This video was not found For the first time since their Wimbledon showdown, Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic faced off across the net from one another. “It is going to be his first Grand Slam final. “It’s definitely bringing a different vibe to the sport, which I like. Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will embrace an exhibition match at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 13. Kyrgios has won all four sets the pair has played, never dropped serve and faced just one break point. After losing the first set, the top seed rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory. “I don't know how many Grand Slam opportunities to win the trophy I will still have, as I will have in a few days. 2022 Wimbledon F, grass, Djokovic d. Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3), 2017 Indian Wells R16, hard, Kyrgios d. Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(3), 2017 Acapulco QF, hard, Kyrgios d. Djokovic 7-6(9), 7-5, View The Djokovic-Kyrgios ATP Head2Head page For Match Stats, Bio Info & More, You May Also Like: When you even the score @djokernole grabs the second set 4-2 against Kyrgios to level the match.#AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/c7i1OrtNsh, Novak Djokovic put on a show as he returned to Melbourne for an exhibition match, The 35-year-old had sparked injury concerns amid reports of a problematic left hamstring, However, the Serbian appeared to dispel any doubts with an entertaining performance. Enjoy the best moments from Novak Djokovic & Nick Kyrgios' Arena Showdown Exhibition ahead of Australian Open 2023. display:none; The Serb defeated Sebastian Korda in the final after outclassing the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Denis Shapovalov. Djokovic is expecting a tough battle against Kyrgios, but he is again ready to deal with the pressure he has become accustomed to. The tickets for the game will be sold on Tuesday, and all proceeds will be donated to charity. Photo Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images. "He was giving undivided support in the moments where I was being challenged a lot, and him as an Australian, I respected that a lot. The day kicked off with mixed doubles, which was a lively affair with Djokovic dancing during changeovers, and all players getting involved with line calls and reacting to hot shots throughout. After a pulsating two weeks, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will take to centre stage on Sunday in a mouthwatering clash in the Wimbledon final. Conditions of the match will be 'perfect practice', which includes officials, umpires and ball kids. WebNovak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios look ahead to a potential quarter-final clash in this year's Australian Open. }. Speaking after walking on court, the nine-time champion said: 'I'm very happy. No doubt he's going to be aggressive. Garcia served impeccably against the world No 13, perhaps channelling her inner Kyrgios. } Coverage is set to begin at 7:00 pm AEDT. Djokovic stepped out on Rod Laver Arena on Friday and was seen wearing tape on his left leg, but that didn't stop him putting on a show in a fun exhibition match with Australian star Kyrgios. Copyright © 2023 Living Media India Limited. float: left; a[href*="540/draws?matchType=qualifier"]{ With history on the line, Djokovic will be ready for whatever Kyrgios throws at him when he walks onto Centre Court for his eighth final at The Championships. Did You Know? 22 to get significant match practice, with his last competitive action coming at Dubai's World Tennis League before Christmas. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Djokovic will begin his Australian Open campaign against Roberto Carballes Baena. All of the cut-price tickets for the exhibition, costing $20 (approximately £11), sold out within an hour of going on sale and any fears Djokovic may have had about the reception he would receive following last year's deportation would have dissipated when he saw the number of Serbian flags in the crowd. But once play was under way it was clear both players were on court to enjoy themselves. A post shared by The Sporting News Australia (@sportingnewsau). Just getting those two tough singles matches under my belt, feeling well, getting through those without anything kind of pulling up, so that’s a bonus.”. Hopefully the experience can work in my favour.”, Most consecutive Wimbledon men’s singles titles (Open Era). 5:30PM: Djokovic vs Kyrgios is a Wimbledon final not many would have predicted two weeks ago but here we are. Nick Kyrgios lets fly during his practice match against Novak Djokovic on Friday night.Credit: PENNY STEPHENS. After Kyrgios called Djokovic a 'tool' in 2021 following his complaints regarding lockdown hotels on the ATP tour, the relationship between the pair has been repaired, with it seeming like they are now good friends. EXCLUSIVE: Moeen Ali's potential Ashes call-up is causing resentment among players on the fringes of the... IAN HERBERT: West Ham fans are always wanting more, but what's wrong with that? “Novak Djokovic announced that he would not be partaking in the World Tennis League event tonight due to not feeling 100 per cent well enough to play,” read a statement released by the WTL. News, results and expert analysis from the weekend of sport sent every Monday. 40 has successfully transitioned his performances to the lawns in London, overcoming Paul Jubb, Filip Krajinovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Brandon Nakashima and Cristian Garin, before Rafael Nadal withdrew from their semi-final due to injury. Why are Hindu worshippers scaling this Indonesian volcano? https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/australian-open/2023/novak-djokovi… Australia Open 2023: Rafael Nadal to face Jack Draper in Day contest as… The showdown will also be live-streamed on the Australian Open TV YouTube channel. But I had a shocking sleep last night. "In those moments you can actually see who truly supports you and who is by your side and who goes with the flow of the society and the pressures that media puts on you. “I just know there's a lot of people that want me to do well and give my best. A victory for Kyrgios would see him become the first male Grand Slam champion from Australia since Lleyton Hewitt won the Wimbledon title in 2002. Novak Djokovic dispelled any doubts about his fitness after putting on his dancing shoes during an entertaining exhibition match with Nick Kyrgios. Technical details : This video was not found Nick Kyrgios isn’t just locked in to play the Australian Open, he’s going to warm up with a showdown against nine-time champ Novak Djokovic. Among the crowd on Friday night was Melburnian Lisa Wells, who expected the players would appear to have fun during the practice match but be sending a message about their chances to win the tournament. Australian Open frontrunner Novak Djokovic has appeared back on court after an injury scare earlier this week, facing Nick Kyrgios in a fun and comedic hit-up before the tournament starts on Monday. "I just never thought that I would be [at this stage] at a Grand Slam. — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 13, 2023. It's going to be [an] interesting match.”. .tourney-details.action-buttons a[href*="watch-live"] { They had great fun on the court, joined by two kids and wheelchair players. I believe in myself all the time: Alcaraz after storming into French Open semi-finals, Centre is willing: Union minister Anurag Thakur invites protesting wrestlers for talks again, White House remarks on Indian democracy 'tight slap' on Rahul Gandhi: BJP, Mumbai college girl found murdered at hostel room, rape suspected, 2 killed, several injured in shooting at graduation ceremony in Virginia; accused arrested, Novak Djokovic was in the mood to have fun in Melboure, He kept the Melbourne Park crowd entertained during the exhibition match, Djokovic is one of the favourites to win the Australian Open crown. Kyrgios arrived in London high in confidence, having reached consecutive semi-finals on grass in Stuttgart and Halle. margin-right:15px; His leg had tape on it on Friday night, but he didn’t offer any insight into the injury when asked initially. The men’s and women’s champions will both earn £2,000,000. The 21-time Grand Slam champion was constantly interacting with fans, who gave him a rousing reception at the iconic venue. } For Kyrgios the task at hand is great, with the Australian never been beyond the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam before this fortnight. margin-right:15px; “I had a shocking sleep last night, though, to be honest. padding-left: 0px; Although he may be sleep-deprived, Kyrgios can take comfort and encouragement from his standout record against top seed Djokovic, with the Australian leading the Serbian 2-0 in their ATP Head2Head Series. Fun and games as Djokovic and Kyrgios square up in exhibition match ahead of Australian Open. I expect him to do that. I have never won a set off him. So I'm sure he's going to go for it. “One thing for sure, there is going to be a lot of fireworks emotionally from both of us,” Djokovic said. "Since then, our relationship has changed for the better.". The improvement in their relationship occurred after Kyrgios supported Djokovic's quest to get a visa for Australian Open 2022, while it continued to flourish as the duo fought each other in the Wimbledon 2022 final. Chris Whiteoak / The National. 21 in the world. It was the experience of Indian veteran Rohan Bopanna and the quick reflexes and soft hands of Bianca Andreescu that prevailed, giving the Eagles an early lead on the Falcons. Kyrgios said he wanted to pay Djokovic back for Wimbledon. I had so much anxiety, I was already feeling so nervous, and I don't feel nervous usually,” Kyrgios said. The pair will meet on Sunday in the Wimbledon final. .tourney-details.action-buttons a[href*="watch-live"] { “I didn’t go about things great earlier in my career and may have missed my window. Watch highlights from Novak Djokovic v Nick Kyrgios' Arena Showdown Exhibition ahead of Australian Open 2023. Djokovic had fun as he lit up the Melbourne crowd, days ahead of his Australian Open campaign. Roland-Garros : la nouvelle pique lancée par Kyrgios à Wawrinka juste avant son match face à Kokkinakis, Les articles en illimité à partir de 0,99€ sans engagement. No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc.. .breakpoint-768 .sub-header-links{display:none;} Following his four-set win over Cameron Norrie in the semi-finals, Djokovic improved to 85-10 at SW19, moving clear of Jimmy Connors (84-18) and into second in the all-time wins list. Djokovic was replaced by his Falcons teammate Grigor Dimitrov, who posted a 7-6, 6-3 victory over Kyrgios. 09/01/2023 23:30 Schedule and ticket prices released for Australian Open charity practice matches as fans treated to Nadal-Hurkacz, Gauff-Pegula, Djokovic-Medvedev The Australian Open will hold a series of practice matches with some of the biggest stars in the tennis world such as Nadal, Djokovic, Medvedev, Kyrgios, Gauff and … “Playing doubles with Nick and with Rohan is amazing. It’s a good team.”, WWDC 2023: 10 things you need to know about Apple's iOS 17, Ukraine orders evacuations after blaming Russia for dam collapse, Cop28 is time for 'real implementation', says global transport chief, Karim Benzema agrees three-year deal to join Al Ittihad, Kuwaiti voters hope elections will break political deadlock, Andy Murray admits he is one 'big injury' away from calling time on career. 'I don't think we knew how special these guys are to our sport.'. We haven’t played for some time. Reigning WTA Finals champion Caroline Garcia extended the Eagles advantage on the Falcons as the world No 4 defeated Spain’s Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-3. They emerged making cheeky jibes at the other, with Djokovic telling fans he was going to level his playing history with Kyrgios, who beat him twice in 2017. .breakpoint-768 .sub-header-links{display:none;} } TennisUpToDate link partners. Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios to face off in exhibition match on Rod Laver Arena Video not found Technical details : This video was not found Djoker evicts brother, wins 92nd title! Advertisement India Today Web Desk New Delhi, UPDATED: Jan 13, 2023 16:07 IST } Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will meet for the third time on Sunday in the Wimbledon final. Djokovic took on Australian superstar Nick Kyrgios in a two-set exhibition match. } It’s some great experience for us and I’m really happy to have some teammates, which is rare in our sport,” said the Frenchwoman. “I was pretty excited to play Novak obviously, since Wimbledon final and all that, wanted to go out there and have some fun with him,” said Eagles star Kyrgios. .summary-tbody td[data-type*='Rating'] { The Serb is aiming to win his 10th Australian Open title this year and it appears that the fitness concern will not hinder his bid to reach that milestone. 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LESCANSPORT- Le Danois a bénéficié d'une grossière erreur d'arbitrage qui a abouti à un break en sa faveur dans la troisième manche. Last season he defeated Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini in the first three finals of the year, before Medvedev gained revenge at the US Open to lift his maiden Grand Slam trophy.. Djokovic is expecting a tough … “I think it’s good vibes on our team. Novak Djokovic smiles as he faces Nick Kyrgios.Credit: PENNY STEPHENS. Novak Djokovic earned his first win against Nick Kyrgios on Sunday in the Wimbledon final. 48 Mark Philippoussis in 2003, has hammered 120 aces during the grass-court major, often hitting his spots on crucial points to dispatch opponents. The pair will meet on Sunday in the Wimbledon final. This popup will automatically close .. The exhibition match between last year’s Wimbledon finalists was Djokovic’s first back at Melbourne Park since his infamous deportation over his controversial Covid vaccine stance. Lets are in play tonight, Novak 😂@DjokerNole â€â #AusOpen â€â #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/CTj9A5dnwN The Wimbledon men’s singles final will take place at 2pm BST / 3pm CEST / 9am EDT on Sunday 10 June. In the second round, he faces either Richard Gasquet or Ugo Humbert. 9 January 2023. Sergej Saric, from Melbourne and whose family is Serbian, said he wanted to see Djokovic take his 10th Australian Open grand slam title. Djokovic won his 21st major trophy against Kyrgios, who was competing in his first Grand Slam final, and now leads their ATP Head2Head series 2-1. Novak Djokovic took on the enigmatic Australian Nick Kyrgios in a fun-filled exhibition clash at Melbourne Park on Friday. background: none; “But Grigor is a good mate of mine, it was good to get out there and get some load under the body again. We are all very different, I think Nick and I are pretty much the opposite when it comes to what we can do in our style outside the court. For the Serbian, it is the chance to go solo second on the all-time list of most decorated Grand Slam winners in men’s tennis. Djokovic unable to complete a practice match on Wednesday, an ankle problem leading him to withdraw from the United Cup, the same niggle that had affected him during the Adelaide International. Nick Kyrgios has come out on top in a wildly entertaining exhibition clash against Novak Djokovic, just days out from the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic produced a returning masterclass to surge to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory against Nick Kyrgios in Sunday's final at Wimbledon, where the top seed claimed his fourth consecutive crown at the grass-court major. Serving bombs is probably the only thing she has in common though with her Australian teammate. Novak Djokovic received a warm and enthusiastic welcome in his return to Melbourne during an exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios on Friday. Big guns Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic have taken strong steps forward in their respective Australian Open title bids, dispelling injury fears during an entertaining exhibition clash. Tickets have been sold to the general public, with all proceeds going to charity. Please check your email for instructions. Just prior to the recent New Year, Kyrgios used his Instagram to hint that he and Djokovic could play doubles together in the future. If you see his career, the best tennis he's played is always against the top guys. Kyrgios pulled out of two warm up events but seemed in good shape ahead of the grand slam, Speaking afterwards, Djokovic said: 'It just feels great to be back in Australia, back in Melbourne. .is-mobile .scores-daily-schedule-content td.day-table-seed, .scores-results-content td.day-table-seed { The World No. Kyrgios, whose first on-court appearance at this year’s Australian Open on Friday overlapped with the release of a behind-the-scenes look at his time at last year’s tournament in a Netflix Break Point episode, is ranked No. Stunned PGA loyalists turned down MILLIONS to snub controversial LIV Golf breakaway, with Tiger Woods rejecting almost £700m and Rory McIlroy declining £400m - but how much did the defectors pocket? His manager Daniel Horsfall later quelled any doubts that Kyrgios would play in the Australian Open. Kyrgios's fitness status has also been in question, with the 27-year-old pulling out of the United Cup and Adelaide International, both key warm up tournaments ahead of the first grand slam of the year. } In contrast, Djokovic will be competing in a record 32nd major final as he aims to capture his 21st Grand Slam crown. So, of course, I'm approaching it with [a] positive attitude and self-belief and willingness to win. The exhibition match between Kyrgios and Djokovic will be played at 7:00 pm (AEDT) on Friday, January 13 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park. Djokovic has been in fine form in the lead-up to the season's first Grand Slam tournament. Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight.”. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. “I haven’t slept since,” he joked. MORE: Is Nick Kyrgios playing in the Australian Open? Please try again later. Play it now! Djokovic was seen interacting with a fan in the middle of the match. Le message est passé, reste à savoir si les provocations de Kyrgios aideront Thanasi Kokkinakis (108e) à se débarrasser du vainqueur de Roland-Garros 2015. Djokovic, 35, sparked concerns among tennis fans after ending a practice session earlier this week, with his trainer seen attending to a hamstring issue in Melbourne. Injury concerns have hung over both players, with Djokovic unable to complete a practice match on Wednesday afternoon against Daniil Medvedev due to a left hamstring problem. "But he was one of the very few that stood by me last year, and I respect that and appreciate that. “He plays lights-out every time he steps out onto the court,” Djokovic said when discussing Kyrgios. font-size:15px; “But he’s got to look after his body and obviously he’s a got a big couple of months coming up with a lot of expectations, so I wasn’t surprised if he wasn’t feeling 100 per cent to get out there. Thank you so much. He is playing so freely, one of the biggest serves in the game. Nick Kyrgios and playing partner celebrate a point.Credit: Getty Images. 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I was looking forward to coming back to this court.'. Djokovic then sarcastically fired his coach and former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic with the Croatian seeing the funny side of it whilst watching on the sidelines. We’re working to restore it. Many, including the Aussie, believed his chances to win a major had gone, making his run in London extra special. I feel a bit emotional. Hopefully it can be different this time. “Team Falcons will continue to play against Team Eagles and we look forward to Novak’s return to centre court.”. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are confirmed to play an exhibition match at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Friday, 13 January, at 6:30 pm. The blockbuster match-up between Djokovic and Kyrgios – a rematch of their Wimbledon 2022 final – was advertised as the main attraction for Day 3 of the WTL, which saw the biggest crowds for the event so far at Coca Cola Arena. Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic will play an exhibition match, billed 'The Arena Showdown', at Melbourne Park prior to the Australian Open. “He's a big-match player. Djokovic was denied the chance to play last year because of a vaccination saga. Djokovic finished second-best in the exhibition match in which the two players teamed up with local stars, including wheelchair tennis players. } font-size:15px; The exhibition match between Kyrgios and Djokovic will be played at 7:00 pm (AEDT) on Friday, January 13 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park. padding-left: 0px; Every day just feeling a little bit better physically. Will the Serbian maintain his imperious Wimbledon record and earn a 28th consecutive match win and seventh crown, or will Kyrgios rise to the occasion as he so often does and upset the 87-time tour-level titlist? Sunday’s final will be Djokovic’s fifth Grand Slam championship match in a row playing against someone who has never won a major. “If he gets it, it’ll be a remarkable moment – not just for him, but for all of us living here as Serbians,” Saric said. “Just [has] a lot of power in his serve and his game. Et pourtant, la publicité personnalisée est un moyen de soutenir le travail de notre rédaction qui s’engage à vous proposer chaque jour une information de qualité. Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will face off for the first time since their epic Wimbledon final at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 13 January. } I thought that ship had sailed,” he said after his quarter-final win. The Australian, who is the lowest-ranked man to reach the Wimbledon final since World No.