Nick Kyrgios defended Novak Djokovic after controversy in Australia: “Sport needs him, it’s that simple”

Nick Kyrgios, who has had hot crossovers with Novak Djokovic as of late, spoke out on the most talked about issue in the sports world this week. In Australia, the Serbian’s visa was canceled for not being vaccinated against the coronavirus and he was taken to a hotel in Melbourne until his case is resolved by local authorities.

The Australian-born tennis player, where this whole affair took place, avoided adding fuel to the fire. In fact, the 26-year-old athlete focused on ‘Nole’ and how he is handling all this circumstance. In this sense, the oceanic said that the adverse context will make the number one in the world more dangerous, if, finally, they allow him to be in the competition.

“If he is finally allowed to play the tournament, I don’t want him to be excluded. I am sure he will come out very angry, he will want to do well. I don’t think I have a problem preparing all this is fuel for him, we already know how good a competitor he is”the Canberra native said.

Along the same lines, Kyrgios said he would not like to cross paths with Djokovic. “You don’t become a great champion if you don’t overcome adversities like this, you’ve already overcome other challenges in the past, so spending a few days in a hotel will be no different. What I have clear is that, if in the end he plays the Australian Open, I would not like to face him”added.

At another point, Kyrgios indicated that he does not agree with the handling of the ‘Djokovic house’ by the press. “I think the media have not done their job well, there has been too much talk about the issue, so the best thing is that it is solved as soon as possible. Sport needs you, it’s that simple”, he expressed.

“We are talking about one of the most influential athletes of all time. So if he is finally allowed to play it will be good news for the Australian Open to get more attention, more visibility. I feel sorry for him, I hope this story ends soon “, held the winner of six titles on the circuit (three ATP 500 and three ATP 250).

Before the statements he offered to the press, Kyrgios also sent a message through Twitter to endorse Djokovic: “Of course I believe that measures must be taken against COVID, I was vaccinated for the good of others and for the health of my mother, but as they are handling the situation with Novak it is very bad. Memes, headlines. He is one of our great champions, but at the end of the day he is a human being. Do the best”, he indicated.