“Kokki will get first priority but I am down” : Nick Kyrgios chooses best friend over Novak Djokovic as potential doubles partner
While recovering from his injury this season, Nick Kyrgios has been a busy man on social media. In his recent Q&A with fans on his Instagram stories, the Australian tennis star highlighted several things which have gone viral on social media.
When asked about whether or not he will partner up with Novak Djokovic next season, he did not deny this possibility, but stated that he would prefer his best friend Thanasi Kokkinakis over the Serbian.
“Next year doubles with Novak?” a fan asked Kyrgios on his Instagram Q&A.
“Kokki will get first priority but I am down.” the Australian replied.
Hailing from the same country, Kyrgios has known Kokkinakis since his junior tennis days. Their close friendship gained more prominence during their 2022 Australian Open men’s double title victory, where they went in as wildcards and became the first Aussie duo in 25 years to achieve this historic feat. But their camaraderie extends beyond the tennis court, as their relationship is built on shared experiences, mutual respect and a similar way of looking at life.
“I only play with CLEAN players” : Nick Kyrgios on if he would ever partner up with Jannik Sinner
Apart from Novak Djokovic, the Australian was also asked about if he would ever decide to pair up with the world no.1, to which, apart from clearly denying, he also threw shade at Jannik Sinner.
“Double with Sinner? pls” a fan asked.
“I only play with CLEAN players” the Wimbledon finalist replied.
Throughout the Italian’s doping allegations this summer, Nick Kyrgios has been very vocal about being against the treatment he has received. The Australian believed that Sinner was being let off easily just because of his high ranking, and even demanded back in August, that after being tested positive for illegal substances not once but twice, the 23-year-old should face a 2-year ban.
Recently, tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg revealed on social media that the CAS has agreed to hear WADA’s appeal over the Italian’s case, to which Nick Kyrgios yet again questioned on how Sinner is even permitted to play right now.
“Why’s he still playing lol” Kyrgios replied.
Jannik Sinner is currently in the middle of his Rolex Shanghai Masters campaign, and even after stating previously that he thought this was a matter of the past, the world no.1 still believed that the CAS’ final decision would go his way.
