Why Novak Djokovic has caught himself in controversy after major Brisbane International 2025 decision: All you need to know
In recent developments, it has been confirmed that Nick Kyrgios will team up with 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic to play doubles at the Brisbane International. The Brisbane event is one of the first on the ATP Tour in 2025, and both players will be making their season debut in the event in singles as well. However, Djokovic's decision to team up with Kyrgios has stirred controversy among some fans.
Kyrgios and Djokovic have shared cordial relations with each other in recent times, with the Serb being a guest at the Australian's show "Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios"
The tennis world has been abuzz in 2024 with the World No. 1Jannik Sinner's failed drug test and the subsequent penalties that the Italian received. Nick Kyrgios was one of the most vocal critics, arguing that Sinner should have faced harsher punishments for the doping violation.
The Australian tennis player has been criticizing Sinner on social media ever since the news broke. He has also stated that the Italian is the one player, he is waiting to face off against on his comeback to the tennis court in 2025.
Fans have been critical of Novak Djokovic's decision to play doubles with Nick Kyrgios at Brisbane
The news of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios teaming up in Brisbane has garnered mixed reactions from fans. Some have criticized the Serbian for partnering with the controversial Australian, suggesting that this is why he can never get the same reverence that his two great rivals, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal receive.
However, some fans were also excited to see this doubles pairing at the upcoming ATP 250 event in Brisbane.
"Thats a high profile team! Djokovic beat Kyrgios in a Wimbledon Final! Fans will love this in Brisbane!" another fan claimed
"This will be a good watch," one fan stated.
Fans have been critical of Nick Kyrgios's comments on the Jannik Sinner doping controversy
Nick Kyrgios has always divided tennis fans. However, his comments on Jannik Sinner's doping controversy have not landed well with fans. Several people have been critical of the Australian's comments.
One fan reacted strongly stating that the Australin's on-court behavior was more appalling than the World No. 1's doping controversy.
Other fans have also been critical of Kyrgios, stating that his comments on Sinner, are a pathetic stunt by the Australian. Some fans went so far as to say that the Australian is not someone whose opinions should matter.
"You are ridiculous and pathetic at this point," a fan said
"No one cares about the opinion of a clown. Shut up," another fan said
Recently, Kyrgios appeared on a podcast titled "Nothing Major" hosted by former tennis player Sam Querry. The Australian stated that if he faced Sinner on his comeback at the Australian Open, he would not hesitate to use unsavory tactics to win, such as riling up the crowd against the defending champion
Fans were critical of these comments and stated that Kyrgios's comments were bordering on obsessive behavior.
"This obsession with Sinner has gone way too far and he just keeps playing up to it because it gets attention. He doesn’t care about doping in tennis. He never said a word about the likes of Jarry or Cilic," a fan posted.
Kyrgios is set to return to the Tour after more than a year's absence. His last match was in Stuttgart in 2023.