London: A Bromance Between Novak Djokovik And Nick Kyrgios fans were the last thing to come WimbledonBut both players have suppressed their status and even decided to go out to dinner, with Sunday’s eventual winner introducing the bill.
Kyrgios, who in the past has dubbed Djokovic “boneheaded” and a “tool”, defended the Serb when he was detained and again earlier this year ahead of the Australian Open due to his COVID-19 vaccination status. was deported.
Djokovic seeks his 21st major and seventh title at Wimbledon while Kyrgios is in his first Grand Slam final.
The pair met each other during practice and said a word before chatting to their millions of followers on Instagram.
Kyrgios, who in the past has dubbed Djokovic “boneheaded” and a “tool”, defended the Serb when he was detained and again earlier this year ahead of the Australian Open due to his COVID-19 vaccination status. was deported.
Djokovic seeks his 21st major and seventh title at Wimbledon while Kyrgios is in his first Grand Slam final.
The pair met each other during practice and said a word before chatting to their millions of followers on Instagram.
A Kyrgios Djokovic bromance!” We actually DM each other on Instagram now, which is weird.” #BBCTennis… https://t.co/Ug0N9gRbcl
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) 1657287782000
Here’s how the Instagram conversation went:
Djokovic: “It took you five years to say something nice about me.”
Kyrgios: “But I defended you when it mattered.”
Djokovic: “You did, I appreciate it.”
Kyrgios: “Are we friends now?”
Djokovic: “If you’re inviting me over for a drink or dinner, I accept. Tomorrow’s PS winner pays.”
Kyrgios: “Make a deal, let’s go to a nightclub and go crazy.”
Kyrgios reached the final when Rafael Nadal was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to injury, leading to a semi-final meeting against the Australian.