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World No 1 Novak Djokovic Said Sunday that he had little respect for Nick kyrgios’s antics off the court after the Australian polarizer recently called him “a tool.”
Kyrgios has fought an ongoing battle with the Serb as of late, sparked by Djokovic’s ill-fated series of Adria Tour displays last year as the coronavirus pandemic raged.
After criticizing his “stupidity” when several participating players contracted Covid-19, Kyrgios also quickly intervened when Djokovic was sensationally disqualified from the US Open for hitting a lineswoman in the throat with a ball.
And last month, he dismissed it as a “tool” after the Serb issued a list of demands for quarantined players who arrived on charter flights for the Australian Open.
Djokovic, who is seeking his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, said he had mixed opinions on Kyrgios fuel.
“I think he is good for the sport. Obviously, he is someone different. He plays tennis, he does what he does off the court in his authentic way,” he said.
“I respect him. I respect everyone else because everyone has the right and freedom to choose how they want to express themselves, what they want to do.”
“I respect him for the tennis he’s playing.
“Off the court, I don’t have a lot of respect for him, to be honest.
“That’s where I’ll close it. I really don’t have any more comments for him, his own comments for me, or whatever else he’s trying to do.”
Kyrgios’ feud with Djokovic dates back to 2019, when he said on the No Challenges Remaining podcast: “I feel like he (Djokovic) has a sick obsession, wanting to please.”
