Published 12:16 IST, May 7th 2020

Rafael Nadal outrightly declines surprise Instagram live invite from 'rival' Nick Kyrgios

Rafael Nadal said that he doesn’t mind a live chat with Nick Kyrgios but there’s a generational gap and he might have fun with players of his age.

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World .2 Rafael Nadal has declined Nick Kyrgios' invitation for a live Instagram chat, which has left many fans disappointed. A few days ago, Australian star had publicly invited Spaniard for a chat after BBC Sport recently asked  sports fans about players y like to see having FaceTime. Spaniard looked disinterested in having a video chat with Australian, citing a ‘generational gap’.

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Rafael Nadal reveals reason behind rejecting Nick Kyrgios live chat 

Just a couple of days back, BBC Sport's social media team posted a tweet about FaceTimes y would want to see happening in real and one of m featured Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios. Nick Kyrgios was quick to respond and asked Rafael Nadal to do an Instagram live chat toger. 

Also  Read: Nick Kyrgios Surprises Fans By Inviting 'rival' Rafael Nadal For Instagram Live Chat

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However, in an interview with La Voz de Galicia, Rafael Nadal said that he doesn’t mind doing a live with Nick Kyrgios but re is a generational gap between m, which makes m completely different people, which is why  Australian tennis star might have more fun with someone closer to his and style. It bears ting that Nadal and Kyrgios have had a bitter relationship on court right from ir first encounter at 2014 Wimbledon Championships.

Also read: Nick Kyrgios Reacts To vak Djokovic's Recent Praise While Building His Perfect Player

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Previously, both players have had a go at each or much earlier as well when  19-time Grand Slam champion had accused Kyrgios of “lacking respect” for fans and his opponents, while Nick Kyrgios responded by criticising Rafael Nadal as a “super-salty” loser.

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Nick Kyrgios praises vak Djokovic 

While crack in Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal relationship only widens after Spaniard's latest comment, Australian recently praised World .1 vak Djokovic while building his perfect player. Earlier, vak Djokovic praised Kyrgios while making his dream player, saying that he has best service among players he has ever played against. In his response to Djokovic's comment, Kyrgios recently picked Serbian's backhand while building a perfect player. 

(PHOTO: NICK KYRGIOS/ RAFAEL NADAL/ INSTAGRAM)

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12:16 IST, May 7th 2020