Novak Djokovic reveals he wants to coach Nick Kyrgios and insists he can help the Australian bad boy win FIVE grand slam titles as tennis stars’ bromance goes from strength to strength
- Novak Djokovic says he wants to coach his good friend Nick Kyrgios
- The pair have a strong relationship off court and faced each other at Wimbledon
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Novak Djokovic has outlined his desire to one day coach Nick Kyrgios with the tennis superstar adamant he can help the Australian land multiple grand slam titles.
Djokovic, 35, denied Kyrgios, 27, of last year’s Wimbledon championship after beating the fan-favourite across four sets in the final.
The pair once endured a frosty relationship, having been embroiled in a war of words for years, but that feud has thawed and they are now good friends and participated in an exhibition match at the Australian Open.
And after the world No 1 secured an opening victory over Luca Van Assche at the Srpska Open on Wednesday, he was asked which of the current crop of tennis stars he’d like to coach, and he had only one man on his mind.
‘I would love to coach Nick Kyrgios,’ Djokovic said. ‘He would win five (Grand) Slams with me, but it would not come cheap!’
Novak Djokovic (left) has revealed he would like to coach his good friend Nick Kyrgios (right)
The pair went head-to-head at Wimbledon last year where Kyrgios was denied a grand slam
Kyrgios is a player notorious for his wild behaviour on and off court which has often stunted his incredible natural talent, but Djokovic clearly backs himself to help his friend channel his mindset.
Taking to Instagram, Kyrgios replied to the Serbian: ‘Hahahah… instead let’s go have a nice dinner and some drinks!’
Kyrgios has not taken to the court for a professional match in 2023 as the Australian continues to struggle with a knee injury. He pulled out of the first major of the year in January and had to undergo surgery.
The 27-year-old has targeted a return at the French Open at the end of May, although that timeline remains unclear.
After defeating Kyrgios in SW19 last year, Djokovic said: ‘Nick, you’ll be back. Not just at Wimbledon, but in [Grand Slam] finals.
Djokovic insists that, with his help, the Australian can win five grand slam titles
‘I know it’s tough to find consolation words after a tough loss like this, but you showed why you deserve to be one of the best players in the world.
‘I really respect you a lot. I think you are a phenomenal tennis player, an amazing talent. Everything is starting to come together for you.
‘I never thought I would say so many nice things about you, considering our relationship! Okay, it’s officially a bromance.’