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.
Novak Djokovic served a reminder of why he's the greatest Australian Open champion in history as he demolished France's Jeremy Chardy in straight sets in round one.
Nick Kyrgios has continued his war of words with Novak Djokovic, after suggesting he doesn t need to take advice from someone who s partying with his shirt off during a global pandemic .
Nick Kyrgios beats Frederico Ferreira Silva in straight sets to warm into Australian Open campaign
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Nick Kyrgios moved through to the second round with a straight-sets win.
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Nick Kyrgios has advanced to the second round of the Australian Open with a straight sets victory over 184th-ranked qualifier Frederico Ferreira Silva of Portugal.
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Nick Kyrgios warmed into the match to claim the win in straight sets in front of a small crowd
Kyrgios was frustrated by his opponent s apparent time wasting during the match
Despite cruising through the second and third sets, Kyrgios summarised his performance as pretty average