Novak Djokovic takes a dig at Nick Kyrgios after pulling off a tweener

Defending champion vak Djokovic began his 2020 Australian Open campaign on a winning te. He defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6 (5), 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 on January 20. Serbian star have w vanced to second round of Australian Open for 14th consecutive year. He also brought up his 900th tour-level win with his latest victory.

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Australian Open 2020: vak Djokovic takes a jibe at Nick Kyrgios

During match, vak Djokovic pulled off a striking tweener against his opponent. Apparently, his shot also impressed tennis player-turned-presenter John McEnroe. After match, McEnroe asked Djokovic about his ‘between--legs’ shot and wher he h been hanging out with ‘tweener-expert’ Nick Kyrgios. 32-year old Serbian tennis sensation laughingly replied that Kyrgios plays that shot better than him. He probably will t be trying it again in tournament.

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Australian star Nick Kyrgios is also seeded among 32 stars in men’s singles category. tably, Kyrgios is well kwn for his ‘between--legs’ shots which prompted John McEnroe to ask such a question to Djokovic.

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vak Djokovic will w resume his Australian Open title defence in Round 2 of ongoing tournament. Djokovic has been a recipient of seven Australian Open titles, winning 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2019 editions. Former World . 1 ranked star also has five Wimbledons, three US Opens and one French Open.

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