Nick Kyrgios

The fun and comedic exhibition match is Nick Kyrgios' first hit-up before the tournament starts on Monday.

He had called a medical time-out in the semi-final against Medvedev. Sergej Saric, from Melbourne and whose family is Serbian, said he wanted to see Djokovic take his 10th Australian Open grand slam title. 21 in the world. His leg had tape on it on Friday night, but he didn’t offer any insight into the injury when asked initially. Djokovic was relaxed on the court, at one point waving his arms around while receiving, dancing during breaks, and attempting some between-the-legs shots. But once play was under way it was clear both players were on court to enjoy themselves.

It was all smiles and all love between Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic in their hitout in front of a packe...

"The dedication that these guys show day in, day out, I did a bit of that last year and had a good year to show the world that I'm still one of the best. "I just want to be able to eat whatever I want to eat, drink whatever I want to drink and then just relax. "It's a lot of training and a lot of work," he said of a two-week grand slam campaign. "Before the match I told him and he was like, 'I didn't see the draw', and I was like, 'We are in the same quarters', but it's OK, it's fine." "I know Nick and I are in the same part of the draw, he didn't know that by the way. "I have to be honest, I think most of the guys are studying the draw pretty seriously, but I think you have to take it one match at a time," he said.

Novak Djokovic took advice from a spectator during his exhibition match with Nick Kyrgios at Melbourne Park.

The pair sparred in a light-hearted contest on Rod Laver Arena.

I was looking forward to coming back to this court.” I feel a bit emotional. The Australian Open has put on a series of warm-up encounters building up to the start of the tournament on Monday, culminating in this contest on Rod Laver Arena.

Nick Kyrgios' girlfriend Costeen Hatzi couldn't believe her eyes as she was left reeling in disgust by the Aussie star's act. James McKern. 3 min read.

I just want to go out there, have fun, take the pressure off, and then we can try and live a more normal life. “I don’t really have expectations now in my matches any more. before a match.” “When Horse (manager Daniel Horsfall) was on tour with me, when it was basically just him looking after me, he could just see my wellbeing just declining every week. Kyrgios responds: “I’m trying baby. I’m trying.”

The controversial but entertaining top-ranked Aussie was at his brilliant best in Friday night's charity clash with 21-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic.

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Nick Kyrgios got the better of Novak Djokovic in a charity match ahead of the Australian Open; the two renewed their rivalry following the 2022 Wimbledon ...

I was looking forward to coming back to this court." I had a great year to show the world that I'm still one of the best but I'm going to try and do it this year and hopefully I can do it. The dedication that these guys show day in, day out, I did a bit of that last year.

Novak Djokovic took advice from a spectator during his exhibition match with Nick Kyrgios at Melbourne Park. Subscribe to Guardian Sport ...

Kyrgios revealed last year that a grand slam triumph would be enough for him to walk away from the sport, and repeated that notion following his charity ...

Fourteen days to win one of these things is not easy. 'It's a bit different this time around for me being one of the favourites. Kyrgios reached the Wimbledon final last year, losing to Djokovic at the All England Club.

Here's everything to know about Nick Kyrgios' girlfriend Costeen Hatzi, whom the tennis star has been dating since 2021.

"Obviously I have a lot of thoughts, a lot of things I want to say, kind of my side about it. One month later, Kyrgios declined to comment on the speculation, telling an interviewer he'd like to "keep that quite private" when asked if the couple was engaged. [receiving a bye](https://people.com/sports/nick-kyrgios-wishes-rafael-nadal-well-wimbledon-exit/) to the final round— Hatzi [posted a tribute](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf1MsGFrZtF/) on Instagram, captioning the post, "The big day. After branding the French Open the "worst Grand Slam" in 2021 after criticizing it for years, Kyrgios announced in December 2022 that he will play Roland-Garros in 2023 after a six-year absence. Kyrgios and Hatzi have fueled engagement rumors with their social media posts on a number of occasions. My girl wants to get to know the city so I will have to go this year." Two days after, she posted a massive bouquet of roses and tagged Kyrgios in the photo. "You know, I'm fortunate enough to be in a really healthy relationship that's loving, she's supports me, and we just have fun," Kyrgios said of his girlfriend. "I've seen him in previous relationships, and they perhaps were taking him in the other direction," Duguid said. "We've been together about two and a half months," Hatzi told Netflix cameras in one scene ahead of the 2022 Australian Open. They began dating soon after he showed up at her door to buy the mirror, and Hatzi told the outlet it was love at first sight. Hatzi, who graduated from college in 2021, currently works as a social media influencer and interior designer when she's not traveling with Kyrgios for his matches.

The Australian surprised his girlfriend in the new tennis documentary on Netflix. Find out more here.