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Uncertain to take part in the next Australian Open, Novak Djokovic received once again the support of Nick Kyrgios. The Australian tennis player has long had a complicated relationship with Rafa and Nole, whom he has often openly criticised, but tensions have eased in 2022. His messages of support for Rafael Nadal after his withdrawal from the Wimbledon semi-finals, or the warm exchanges and the unusual bet launched by “Nole” to the Australian have definitely proved that the “bad boy” has adopted a behavior diametrically opposed to his former provocations.
Speaking publicly in defense of Novak Djokovic last January, militating for the presence of the Serbian at the Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios represented one of the few supporters of the former world number 1. Not vaccinated against Covid-19, the Serbian has animated despite him a soap opera whose hero ended up being expelled from the island-continent a few days before the start of the Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne. A decision combined with a ban on visa applications for three years to travel to Australia, which would deprive for a second consecutive year, Novak Djokovic of the Australian Open.
This year again, Nick Kyrgios sided with the “Djoker” whom he would like to see participate in the first major tournament of the year. “I hope he’s there for the good of the sport. We just saw Roger (Federer), one of his legends, say goodbye to tennis and nobody will ever be able to replace him. As long as Novak (Djokovic) and “Rafa” (Nadal) are still playing, we need these types of players. We want to see the best in the world in Melbourne. As a competitor, I want to see Novak,” the Australian told WA Today on Friday.
“It’s been tough for him over the last nine months: not to play here, here and there. Let’s hope that Australia welcomes him with open arms this time” he even added. Enough to convince the authorities of the country to open the doors of the country to Novak Djokovic? His lawyers are currently negotiating with the Australian authorities.
