Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgiosplayed doubles together for the first time and quit. Brisbane International Airport in Wednesday’s second round. The wild card player lost a hard-fought match to top seeds Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus. The final score was 6-2, 3-6, 10-8.
The critical moment of the game’s tiebreaker occurred at 8-6. Djokovic Double fault.
“It’s unbelievable,” Mektic said to the packed house. “I was very happy when I saw that I could play them on the first of January. It’s great to start the new year in this way and we know there will be points like this against such players.”
The two impressed fans in the first round. their energetic performances Pat Rafter Arena There was great excitement and applause. They showed good teamwork and energetic play.
Kyrgios returned to singles after an 18-month layoff due to injury, but was not as successful. He lost his first singles match on Tuesday.
However, Djokovic started his singles career with a victory. He now faces Gael Monfils, who has a 19-0 record in head-to-head matches.
The doubles partnership between Djokovic and Kyrgios was short-lived, but it gave us a glimpse of their potential. Their appearance at the Brisbane International created some unforgettable moments at the start of the new tennis season.
Their first-round win showcased their synergy on the court and brought joy to the crowd. The victory excited the fans.