Novak Djokovic dispelled any doubts about his health after placing on his dancing footwear right through an entertaining exhibition fit with Nick Kyrgios.

Djokovic, 35, sparked issues amongst tennis lovers after finishing a tradition consultation previous this week, together with his instructor noticed getting to a hamstring factor in Melbourne.

The Serb is aiming to win his tenth Australian Open name this 12 months and apparently that the health worry won’t obstruct his bid to achieve that milestone.

The 35-year-old had sparked harm issues amid reviews of a problematic left hamstring

Then again, the Serbian gave the impression to dispel any doubts with an entertaining efficiency

Djokovic stepped out on Rod Laver Area on Friday and was once noticed dressed in tape on his left leg, however that did not prevent him placing on a display in a amusing exhibition fit with Australian superstar Kyrgios. 

Kyrgios’s health standing has additionally been in query, with the 27-year-old pulling out of the United Cup and Adelaide World, each key heat up tournaments forward of the primary grand slam of the 12 months.

Experiences had recommended that he has been suffering with an ankle knock, however the Australian gave the impression to transfer freely in a two-set fit which was once drawn. 

Djokovic took on Australian famous person Nick Kyrgios in a two-set exhibition fit

The entire cut-price tickets for the exhibition, costing $20 (roughly £11), offered out inside of an hour of happening sale and any fears Djokovic could have had in regards to the reception he would obtain following final 12 months’s deportation would have dissipated when he noticed the selection of Serbian flags within the crowd.

Talking after strolling on courtroom, the nine-time champion mentioned: ‘I am more than pleased. Thanks such a lot. I think a little emotional. I used to be having a look ahead to coming again to this courtroom.’

Djokovic and Kyrgios each wore microphones and performed to the group, who lapped up their antics.

Kyrgios pulled out of 2 heat up occasions however appeared in just right form forward of the grand slam

Talking afterwards, Djokovic mentioned: ‘It simply feels nice to be again in Australia, again in Melbourne. That is the courtroom the place I created the most efficient reminiscences of my tennis profession.’

Kyrgios was once one of the most few gamers to get up for Djokovic final 12 months within the row over his vaccination standing, thawing what have been a frosty courting.

‘It is in order that necessary to have him round,’ mentioned Kyrgios. ‘I don’t believe we knew how particular those guys are to our game.’

Each males, who may just meet at the similar courtroom within the quarter-finals, start their campaigns on Tuesday, Djokovic towards Roberto Carballes Baena whilst Kyrgios takes on Roman Safiullin.