Nick Kyrgios humorously advised Novak Djokovic that he “nonetheless doesn’t such as you” as a result of he prevented him from profitable Wimbledon two years in the past however allowed that to occur final yr when he met Carlos Alcaraz.
If you happen to bear in mind effectively, Kyrgios had his best-ever Grand Slam run precisely two years in the past when he reached the Wimbledon closing. In his first singles Slam closing, Kyrgios performed high-level tennis all through the whole match and there wasn’t a lot separating him and Djokovic.
However Kyrgios’ excellent show wasn’t sufficient day as a result of Djokovic nonetheless in some way discovered a solution to beat the Australian 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6 (3) and win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title and his seventh Wimbledon.
Final yr, Djokovic got here inches away from tying Roger Federer’s all-time document of eight Wimbledon titles however fell simply quick in his bid after Alcaraz edged him out within the closing 1-6 7-6 (6) 6-1 3-6 6-4.
“I nonetheless do not such as you Novak for those who’re listening. You gave Carlos one, one yr however you did not give me one. It’s nonetheless among the finest matches I’ve watched. One of many solely ones from begin to end,” Kyrgios mentioned throughout his Wimbledon commentary for the BBC.
What Djokovic advised Kyrgios after the 2022 Wimbledon closing?
Moments after ruining Kyrgios’ goals of changing into a Grand Slam champion at Wimbledon, Djokovic had some heat phrases for the 29-year-old Australian, telling him extra deep Slam runs had been within the playing cards for him.
“Congrats to you and your staff for a tremendous match, I want you all one of the best man I actually actually respect you numerous. I feel you’re a phenomenal tennis participant and athlete and superb expertise,” Djokovic advised Kyrgios in the course of the on-court trophy presentation at Wimbledon.
“You have been listening to all of that for a few years however now you understand every thing is beginning to come collectively for you. I am certain we’re gonna see a lot of you within the later levels of Grand Slams.”
Sadly for Kyrgios, he hasn’t performed a lot during the last two years however he’s anticipated to return from wrist surgical procedure subsequent month.
