Tennis: Nick Kyrgios can t cop Novak Djokovic s disrespect
8 Feb, 2021 04:25 PM
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The Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic rivalry is heating up, off the court. Photos / AP
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Nick Kyrgios added another chapter to his long-running feud with Novak Djokovic after the Serbian star said he didn t respect the Aussie wild child off the court.
Kyrgios slammed Djokovic for his conduct during the pandemic. The criticism ramped up as the world No. 1 held an exhibition tournament without any social distancing measures midway through last year, resulting in him and his wife – among others – contracting COVID-19.
Djokovic said before the Australian Open kicked off Kyrgios was a talented player, but off the court, there wasn t much to like.
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Grigor Dimitrov made a strong start to his Australian Open campaign on Monday with a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(5) victory against 2018 runner-up Marin Cilic.
The 2017 semi-finalist landed 19 aces and won 83 per cent of first-serve points (52/63) to advance to the second round in Melbourne for the 10th time in 11 appearances. Dimitrov improved to 25-10 at the Australian Open, his most successful Grand Slam in terms of matches won.
When the draw was made, Dimitrov and Cilic’s clash immediately stood out. A meeting between former World No. 3 players, who had both made it to the latter stages of the tournament in recent years.
They may not meet at the Australian Open but things are far from over between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios with the Australian left perplexed at the Serbian saying he "does not respect him off the court".
Australian Open tennis: Day one at Melbourne Park - Schedule, start time, live streaming and how to watch
8 Feb, 2021 02:30 AM
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Angelique Kerber struggled to find any rhythm in her opening encounter of the Australian Open. Photo / AP
Angelique Kerber struggled to find any rhythm in her opening encounter of the Australian Open. Photo / AP
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Welcome to day one of the 2021 Australian Open. On a day of blockbuster first-round matches, the very different Open started in drama with yet another hotel quarantine furore.
The on-court action promises to be just as dramatic when the action kicks off from 1pm (NZ time). You can see the latest updates below and watch the action live on Sky Sport, or stream it via Sky Sport Now.
Nick Kyrios cruised through to the second round, after defeating Portugal's Frederico Ferreira Silva in a straight sets win with the scoreline reading 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.