8 Months After Ditching Rafael Nadal for Novak Djokovic, Aussie Bad Boy Nick Kyrgios Shares His Domination Over the Spaniard With a Nostalgic Wimbledon Clip

In the world of professional tennis, intense rivalries are like fireworks lighting up the court. One such rivalry is between the bold Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios and formidable Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal. But what makes this rivalry stand out is Kyrgios’s outspoken favoritism for Novak Djokovic over Nadal and a memorable moment from the 2019 Wimbledon tournament.

The iconic battle of mental fortitude between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal was brought forward in time after Kyrgios shared a video of the interaction as an ‘iconic’ throwback from the Wimbledon Championships 2019.

Throwback by Kyrgios of a fiery Wimbledon 2019 interaction

Let’s rewind to the 2019 Wimbledon tournament. Nick Kyrgios faced Rafael Nadal, a tennis great. In a surprising move, Kyrgios aimed a powerful shot directly at Nadal’s chest during a crucial point. This bold move shocked the tennis world. Furthermore, Kyrgios refused to apologize for the move. After the match, people were eager to hear if Kyrgios would say sorry. But when a reporter asked him why he didn’t apologize, he answered confidently, “Why would I apologize?”

Kyrgios didn’t hold back and openly said, “He didn’t look too pleased,” and then casually added, “I don’t care. Why would I apologize? The dude has how many slams? How much money in his bank account? I think he can take a ball to the chest, bro.” Kyrgios shared the video of this controversial incident 4 years after the fact just as a quirky throwback on his Instagram Story with the words “Still Iconic.”

No one is surprised that Kyrgios has no love lost for the Spanish Powerhouse, as around 8 months ago, Kyrgios showed off his love for the Serbinator over Nadal.

Kyrgios’ fondness of Novak Djokovic

In an interview, Kyrgios shared his preference for Novak Djokovic where they spoke about tennis legends: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. Kyrgios gave honest answers that revealed what he really thought about these tennis stars. However, what stood out was his praise for Djokovic. Kyrgios praised Novak Djokovic, saying, “I will probably marry Novak.” In the same statement, he didn’t show Nadal the same love he has for Djokovic.

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Despite his controversial reputation on the tennis court, Kyrgios continues to captivate and amaze tennis fans with his extraordinary performances. His close friendship, often dubbed a “bromance,” with Djokovic has earned him a special place in the hearts of fans around the world. This starkly contrasts with his strong feelings of dislike towards Nadal.

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