Djokovic doesn't have "much respect" for Kyrgios as feud escalates
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2021-02-08T09:12+11:00
World number one Novak Djokovic has reignited tensions with Nick Kyrgios just hours before the Australian Open begins at Melbourne Park, saying he doesn’t “have much respect” for the Aussie’s off-court antics.
Kyrgios, now ranked 47 in the world, has been a constant critic of Djokovic’s behaviour during the pandemic, most recently calling him a “tool” on social media after he tried to have quarantine conditions in Australia relaxed for players ahead of the first Slam of 2021.
Speaking at his pre-tournament press conference on Sunday afternoon, Djokovic said Kyrgios was good for the game, but said he wasn’t a fan of how he conducts himself off the court.