Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have come a long way since their frosty relationship years ago.
In front of Wimbledon In the men’s final, Kyrgios went so far as to call it “bromance” – although Djokovic believes that is driving it.
Kyrgios, a talented and agile Australian in the first Grand Slam final said: “We definitely have a little bit of affection now, it’s weird.
“Everybody knows that there’s no love lost in a while there. I think that’s good for the sport.”
Speaking ahead of the final, Kyrgios added: “We’re really texting each other on Instagram DMs now and everything, it’s really weird. Actually, earlier in the week, he said ‘hopefully’ I’ll see you on Sunday’.”
Djokovic smiles as Kyrgios comments to him.
“I don’t know if I can call it friendship, but we definitely have a better relationship than we could have before January of this year,” he said.
Their relationship breakdown began when Kyrgios was one of the few to defend Djokovic as the 20-time Grand Slam champion was detained in Australia for consecutive periods because of his vaccination status – and was eventually expelled. out of the country.
Djokovic, who is hoping to win a seventh title at the All England Club, said: “When it was really difficult for me in Australia, he was one of the very few players to appear in public and support for me and for me,” said Djokovic, who is hoping to win a seventh title at the All England Club.
“That’s something that I really appreciate. So I have a lot of respect for him for that.”
Novak Djokovic is a 20-time Grand Slam champion
In 2019, Kyrgios called Djokovic “serious”, saying the former Serbian world No. 1 was obsessed with wanting to be liked.
He also said Djokovic was the player who tore him “the wrong way”.
Djokovic said at the time that he respected Kyrgios’ talent on the tennis court, he had no respect for him off the court.
Stefanos Tsitsipas (L) and Nick Kyrgios had a public argument two weeks ago
Now, the pair exchange friendly messages on social media, including joking about their plans to have dinner together after the final.
In an Instagram exchange, Kyrgios asked: “Are we friends now?”
“If you invite me out for drinks or dinner, I accept. Tomorrow’s PS winner will pay,” Djokovic returned.
Kyrgios replied, “Deal, let’s go to a nightclub and go crazy.”
