Nick Kyrgios shrugs off Novak Djokovic’s declare he would coach Australian star to 5 grand slam wins


Any tennis recommendation from Novak Djokovic might be good recommendation. His 22 grand slams are tied with Rafael Nadal for essentially the most ever.

Earlier this week, Djokovic mentioned he can be down to educate a rising star within the tennis world, Australian Nick Kyrgios.

Kyrgios, 27, has but to win a grand slam, though he did make it to the Wimbledon remaining final 12 months, dropping to Djokovic.

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Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Nick Kyrgios of Australia pose for a photograph following their Enviornment Showdown charity match forward of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park Jan. 13, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Graham Denholm/Getty Photographs)

The 2 have an in depth relationship off the courtroom, and Djokovic mentioned Kyrgios would win “5 (grand) slams with me.”

However Kyrgios appears fairly assured he would not want teaching from one of many sport’s all-time greats.

“Hahahah. As a substitute let’s go have a pleasant dinner and a few drinks!” he wrote on his Instagram, by way of the Mirror.

Novak and Kyrgios after Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic of Serbia  and Nick Kyrgios of Australia earlier than the lads’s singles remaining at Wimbledon July 10, 2022, in London.  (Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Photographs)

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Kyrgios has been sidelined as he treats a knee harm. He didn’t take part within the Australian Open, additionally received by Djokovic.

“Presently taking it day-to-day with my knee and build up load,” Kyrgios wrote on social media final week. “Attempting to get again to the place I used to be.”

Novak and Kyrgios following Wimbledon

Winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia, left, and runner-up Nick Kyrgios of Australia pose for a photograph with their trophies following their males’s singles remaining match at Wimbledon July 10, 2022, in London.  (Julian Finney/Getty Photographs)

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He’s eyeing a return to the French Open, which kicks off Might 28.

Peter Johnson