Novak Djokovic shares his feelings about Nick Kyrgios after his doubles win in Brisbane.

Novak Djokovic has shared his thoughts on teaming up with Nick Kyrgios in doubles at the 2025 Brisbane International. Both players will also play singles in the ATP 250 tournament.

Djokovic and Kyrgios took the court on Monday, December 30, marking the former’s first match of 2025 and the latter’s return to action after 18 months. The pair received a doubles wildcard and won 6-4, 6-7(4), 10-8 in a thrilling match that lasted one hour and 48 minutes against Andreas Miles and Alexander Erler.

After the win, Djokovic described playing alongside Kyrgios as a “pleasure” in an on-court interview amidst the crowd’s buzz and admitted to following the Australian’s lead for the most part throughout the match.

“I would like to thank Nick for playing. He said the other day that it would be fun to play with him. And yes, it is. “I’m happy,” said the Serb.

“I’m excited to share the court with him on his comeback. I haven’t played much doubles in the last five years. “Whatever Nick said, I actually followed,” he added.

Djokovic’s comments came in response to comments Kyrgios made before the start of his doubles campaign in Brisbane. The Australian told media:

“What I mean is, everyone thinks it’s fun to play with him. In reality, it’s fun to play with me. Let’s be real.”

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios lock horns with Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus in the Brisbane International doubles 2R.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are set to face Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus in the second round of the 2025 Brisbane International doubles. Mektic and Venus have been given their goodbyes and will begin their campaigns on December 31st.

Djokovic and Kyrgios are scheduled to begin their singles campaigns tomorrow. Serb will face Rinky Hijikata and Australia will face Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. After completing their schedule in Brisbane, the pair will head to Melbourne for the Australian Open, which begins on January 12.

The Serb is aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam in the first major of the year, where she will attempt to break Margaret Court’s record. With the support of tennis analysts including Serena Williams’ former coach Rennae Stubbs, he is ready to make history.

Arriving in Brisbane, he caused a stir with his Pokémon-inspired Pikachu backpack, leaving fans speculating about a cryptic message about his major move.