Nick Kyrgios

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Novak Djokovic wins point against Nick Kyrgios after taking fan's ... (The Guardian)

Novak Djokovic took advice from a spectator during his exhibition match with Nick Kyrgios at Melbourne Park.

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Nick Kyrgios would retire immediately if he was to win his first Grand ... (Sky Sports)

Nick Kyrgios got the better of Novak Djokovic in a charity match ahead of the Australian Open; the two renewed their rivalry following the 2022 Wimbledon ...

I was looking forward to coming back to this court." I had a great year to show the world that I'm still one of the best but I'm going to try and do it this year and hopefully I can do it. The dedication that these guys show day in, day out, I did a bit of that last year.

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Nick Kyrgios to RETIRE if he wins Australian Open this month (Daily Mail)

Kyrgios revealed last year that a grand slam triumph would be enough for him to walk away from the sport, and repeated that notion following his charity ...

Fourteen days to win one of these things is not easy. 'It's a bit different this time around for me being one of the favourites. Kyrgios reached the Wimbledon final last year, losing to Djokovic at the All England Club.

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​​Who Is Nick Kyrgios' Girlfriend? All About Costeen Hatzi (PEOPLE.com)

Here's everything to know about Nick Kyrgios' girlfriend Costeen Hatzi, whom the tennis star has been dating since 2021.

"Obviously I have a lot of thoughts, a lot of things I want to say, kind of my side about it. One month later, Kyrgios declined to comment on the speculation, telling an interviewer he'd like to "keep that quite private" when asked if the couple was engaged. [receiving a bye](https://people.com/sports/nick-kyrgios-wishes-rafael-nadal-well-wimbledon-exit/) to the final round— Hatzi [posted a tribute](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf1MsGFrZtF/) on Instagram, captioning the post, "The big day. After branding the French Open the "worst Grand Slam" in 2021 after criticizing it for years, Kyrgios announced in December 2022 that he will play Roland-Garros in 2023 after a six-year absence. Kyrgios and Hatzi have fueled engagement rumors with their social media posts on a number of occasions. My girl wants to get to know the city so I will have to go this year." Two days after, she posted a massive bouquet of roses and tagged Kyrgios in the photo. "You know, I'm fortunate enough to be in a really healthy relationship that's loving, she's supports me, and we just have fun," Kyrgios said of his girlfriend. "I've seen him in previous relationships, and they perhaps were taking him in the other direction," Duguid said. "We've been together about two and a half months," Hatzi told Netflix cameras in one scene ahead of the 2022 Australian Open. They began dating soon after he showed up at her door to buy the mirror, and Hatzi told the outlet it was love at first sight. Hatzi, who graduated from college in 2021, currently works as a social media influencer and interior designer when she's not traveling with Kyrgios for his matches.

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Novak Djokovic receives rapturous welcome in practice against Nick ... (Anglo Celt)

The pair sparred in a light-hearted contest on Rod Laver Arena.

I was looking forward to coming back to this court.” I feel a bit emotional. Novak Djokovic received a rapturous welcome back to Melbourne Park in a sell-out practice match against Nick Kyrgios.

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'Cheers!' - Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios share drinks during ... (Eurosport.com)

'Cheers!' - Watch as Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios share a drink together during their exhibition match in Melbourne as the fans applaud.

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Nick Kyrgios' gorgeous girlfriend looks horrified at tennis ace's ... (Daily Star)

In the first episode of the new Netflix tennis documentary show Break Point, Kyrgios is shown having a conversation with partner Costeen Hatzi which saw the ...

Though the episode is centred around Kyrgios himself, Hatzi gets a significant amount of screen time. "Well, just do your best," she replies, prompting the tennis ace to turn the camera to show her the sample he had produced so far. Netflix cameras captured the conversation over a video call, in which Kyrgios talked to his partner about the process. Immediately, Hatzi responds: "Ew, don't show me the pee," wearing a horrified look on her face. [Netflix](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/netflix) cameras and broadcast in the new series Break Point. The choice to feature the Aussie tennis star was an obvious one.

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Novak Djokovic shakes off Australian Open injury fears in warm-up ... (Daily Mail)

Djokovic, 35, sparked concerns among tennis fans after ending a practice session early this week, with his trainer seen attending to a hamstring issue in ...

I was looking forward to coming back to this court.' [Djokovic, 35, sparked concerns among tennis fans after ending a practice session earlier this week](/sport/tennis/article-11622437/Fears-Novak-Djokovics-Australian-Open-campaign-hes-forced-leave-court-injury.html), with his trainer seen attending to a hamstring issue in [Melbourne](/news/melbourne/index.html). I feel a bit emotional.

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Kid wins match with partner Nick Kyrgios against Djokovic in ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

A delighted kid wins the match with his partner Nick Kyrgios against Novak Djokovic in the doubles finale to their Melbourne exhibition match.

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'100 per cent!' - Nick Kyrgios confirms he will retire if he wins a ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Nick Kyrgios has confirmed that he will retire from professional tennis if he wins a Grand Slam singles title ahead of next week's Australian Open.

[discovery+](https://promo.discoveryplus.co.uk/promo/all-sports/watch-entertainment-and-sport?snb=4&utm_campaign=UK-EU-D1-EU-C7-EU-BAU-DR-W-Tennis-AustralianOpen-230101-NA&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=eurosport.co.uk&utm_content=story-content-text-subscribe), the Eurosport app and at eurosport.co.uk. "So every time Novak is around at one of these events, I will want to beat him - even if I can't at a Grand Slam! "The dedication that these guys show day in and day out... When he was asked if he would retire if he won a Grand Slam singles title, as he has hinted at before, the Canberra star replied: "100 per cent! Australian Open [Djokovic 'emotional' after Melbourne welcome, Kyrgios wants 'Wimbledon payback'](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/australian-open/2023/novak-djokovic-emotional-after-melbourne-welcome-ahead-of-australian-open-nick-kyrgios-wants-wimbled_sto9316089/story.shtml) [Exclusive - Becker on Djokovic drive: ‘When you’ve licked gold you’re not satisfied with silver’](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/australian-open/2023/exclusive-boris-becker-on-novak-djokovic-grand-slam-chase-when-youve-licked-gold-youre-not-satisfied_sto9316196/story.shtml) [Who's playing the 2023 Australian Open and who's missing out?](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/australian-open/2023/who-s-playing-the-2023-australian-open-and-who-s-missing-out-novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-naomi-osaka_sto9292275/story.shtml)

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'Cheers!' - Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios toast drinks in moment ... (Eurosport.com)

The bromance is certainly alive. Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios shared a moment the fans inside Rod Laver Arena loved as they drank together mid-match.

[discovery+](https://promo.discoveryplus.co.uk/promo/all-sports/watch-entertainment-and-sport?snb=4&utm_campaign=WW-EU-D1-EU-C7-EU-BAU-DR-W-Tennis-AustralianOpen-230101-NA&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=eurosport.com&utm_content=story-content-text-subscribe), the Eurosport app and at eurosport.co.uk. Then joking about Kyrgios, he added: "This is the match I care only about right now: Nick! "I feel a bit emotional right now, to be honest. Australian Open The fact that he had lots by his own chair was beside the point as the pair enjoyed a chat with a "cheers!" With Kyrgios holding a break of serve and leading 4-3 in the opening set of the exhibition match, Djokovic sauntered over to his opponent's chair and requested a drink.

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Novak Djokovic receives rapturous welcome in practice against Nick ... (Westmeath Independent)

The pair sparred in a light-hearted contest on Rod Laver Arena.

I was looking forward to coming back to this court.” I feel a bit emotional. Novak Djokovic received a rapturous welcome back to Melbourne Park in a sell-out practice match against Nick Kyrgios.

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Nick Kyrgios: Embracing the pressure at Australian Open 2023 (Tennis Australia)

Nick Kyrgios believes it is a "privilege" to be considered an Australian Open 2023 title contender.

Felt like that was a lot of tennis. But at the same time, it’s so rewarding to see. I have this platform now where I’m able to inspire the youth, do great things with it. All the people that are just there to see me have fun. “So, no, it’s not really taxing for me personally. “I’m doing Kids’ Day today. “I see it everywhere, on social media, everyone talking about it. Kyrgios’ best previous Australian Open result is a quarterfinal appearance in 2015. “I have always been a player that doesn’t need too many matches. ‘How are you feeling about Australian Open? “It’s a privilege to go out there and feel that Australia wants me to win and to be one of the favourites.” “I think everyone wants to get to a position in their sport or their profession, be one of the best and have that expectation and pressure,” said the top-ranked Australian.

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Nick Kyrgios wants an Australian Open title - but Alex de Minaur ... (Daily Mail)

Kyrgios returned from injury in a charity match against Novak Djokovic · The match was a tune-up ahead of the Australian Open that starts next week ...

The world No. the way I see it; I've got to focus on my first-round opponent, then we'll go from there,' de Minaur said. If Kyrgios wins, he could face Holger Rune and Andrey Rublev in the third and fourth rounds. If Kyrgios reaches the semifinals, his opponent could be Casper Ruud. Nick Kyrgios will face Roman Safiullin in the first round of next week's Australian Open. 'It would be [special], for sure, [to play Djokovic].

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Nick Kyrgios opens up on 'very close' friendship with Novak Djokovic (Daily Mail)

Nick Kyrgios does not regret his scathing criticism of Novak Djokovic, but insisted he is now 'very close' to the Serb and that their relationship is ...

'He just wants to be like Roger. [I’m] quite close with Roger [Federer]. 'I’m really close with Novak now. And the 27-year-old revealed his relationship with Djokovic, whom he lost to in the Wimbledon final last year, was stronger than with any of the other of tennis' Big Three. [Kyrgios was among the few players to speak out in favour of Djokovic](/sport/tennis/article-11365977/Nick-Kyrgios-insists-DOES-want-Novak-Djokovic-compete-Australian-Open.html), after the Serb was controversially deported from Australia on the eve of the Australian Open. Nick Kyrgios opens up on 'very close' friendship with Novak Djokovic but insists he does NOT regret slamming the Serb in the past...and reveals a frosty relationship with Rafael Nadal

Nick Kyrgios On Australian Open Bid: 'It's A Privilege To Go Out ... (ATP Tour)

Nick Kyrgios fires a forehand during a charity match against Novak Djokovic on Friday night in Melbourne. © Graham Denholm/Getty Images.

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview)? Just over two weeks ago, injury forced him to withdraw from Team Australia’s lineup for the inaugural [United Cup](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/brisbane-perth-sydney/9900/2023/results), but the showstopping Australian is not concerned by his relative lack of recent matches. Felt like that was a lot of tennis. There are so many people here that can cause damage. I think it just kind of showed me how stressful getting to a Slam final is, dealing with the outside noise, media commitments, balancing on-court, off-court recovery. “I played 12 to 13 events last year. “Now to see how my career has unfolded, to get to a point where everyone kind of expects me to win and go far, it's a good feeling. “It's a privilege to go out there and feel that Australia wants me to win and to be one of the favourites. How are you feeling about I see it everywhere, on social media, everyone talking about it. Kyrgios has enjoyed some stirring runs at his home major since making his main draw debut in 2014. [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview).

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