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Djokovic and Kyrgios lose in doubles to top-seeded team at the Brisbane International
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The new doubles team of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are out of the Brisbane International in the second round.
The pair, granted a wild-card entry by tournament organizers, lost 6-2, 3-6, 10-8 Wednesday to the top-seeded team of Nikola Mektic of Croatia and New Zealander Michael Venus.
A Djokovic double-fault with the duo leading 8-6 in the match tiebreak was key to the defeat as they lost the last four points of the match.
“Incredible,” Mektic told the sold-out crowd. “I was very happy when I saw them, I could play them on the first of January. It’s an amazing feeling to start the year like this and we knew there would be points like that against players like this.”
DJokovic and Kyrgios won their opening doubles match, a crowd-pleasing, fist-pumping affair by both players at Pat Rafter Arena.
Kyrgios lost his opening singles match on Tuesday after an 18-month absence from the tour due to injuries. Djokovic won his first singles match on the same day and will next play Gael Monfils, who he has a 19-0 record against.
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In a surprising turn of events at the Brisbane International, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have been defeated in doubles by the top-seeded team. Despite their individual success on the singles circuit, the pair were unable to overcome their opponents in this doubles match.
The top-seeded team proved too strong for Djokovic and Kyrgios, displaying their skill and teamwork on the court. The match was a closely contested affair, but ultimately the top-seeded team emerged victorious, ending Djokovic and Kyrgios’ run in the doubles competition.
While this loss may come as a disappointment to fans of Djokovic and Kyrgios, it serves as a reminder of the competitiveness of the doubles format. It also highlights the importance of teamwork and communication in doubles play, which can sometimes differ from the individual nature of singles matches.
Despite this setback, Djokovic and Kyrgios will no doubt regroup and focus on their upcoming singles matches at the Brisbane International. Their talent and determination are sure to see them bounce back from this defeat and continue to showcase their skills on the tennis court.
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