<a href="/tennis" class="sdc-site-localnav__header-title" data-role="nav-header" aria-controls="sdc-site-localnav-body" aria-expanded="false"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 34 34" class="sdc-site-localnav__icon"> <path d="M6.02 12.67c.01.194.087.362.247.525l.188.192L16.52 23.45c.188.19.44.294.706.294s.518-.104.707-.293l10.135-10.134.123-.126c.162-.163.24-.332.248-.53.006-.173-.155-.438-.442-.725-.187-.187-.386-.368-.59-.537-.05-.04-.096-.078-.138-.11l-.496.495-9.193 9.193-.355.354-.354-.354-9.197-9.198-.484-.484c-.043.033-.09.07-.14.112-.204.168-.402.348-.59.536-.285.288-.446.553-.44.727z" /> </svg>Tennis </a> <br>Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic treated tennis fans to an entertaining match as they teamed up in the men's doubles at the Brisbane International; Kyrgios and Djokovic will be in singles action <strong>on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports, while Emma Raducanu plays at Auckland Classic</strong><br> Digital Sports Journalist <a href="http://twitter.com/@NigelCJourno" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="sdc-article-author__link">@NigelCJourno</a> <br>Monday 30 December 2024 13:14, UK<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>Nick Kyrgios made a winning return to tennis as he partnered with Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster doubles pairing as the Brisbane International.<br>Kyrgios, who had not played for 18 months, and Djokovic beat Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4 6-7 (4-7) 10-8 to the delight of the crowd in Brisbane.<br>The fans were treated to some spectacular moments including an around-the-net winner from Djokovic and a tweener from Kyrgios.<br>Djokovic beat Kyrgios in the 2022 Wimbledon final and the pair have developed a close friendship since then.<br>"That was awesome! An amazing atmosphere. Great to be back," said Djokovic.<br>"I want to thank Nick for playing. He said the other day it should be a pleasure to play with him and it is!<br>"I'm glad to share the court with him on his comeback. I haven't played many doubles matches, so whatever Nick was saying I was following."<br> Stream tennis and more on NOW <br> Live tennis on Sky Sports <br> Tennis schedule and latest scores <br> ATP and WTA rankings <br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>Kyrgios added: "I was surprised he doubted himself a little bit in some moments and I was like 'brother, you're the greatest of all time, go for it, do what you have to do'.<br>"I was looking around at all the fans and this beautiful stadium. This injury has been brutal for me, so I wasn't taking this for granted. I don't know how many Aussie summers I've got left.<br>"We promised we were going to do this one time before he goes or I go."<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>Kyrgios will make his first singles appearance since June 2023 on Tuesday, live on <em>Sky Sports Tennis,</em> when he plays France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, while Djokovic will face Australia's Rinky Hijikata.<br>Djokovic and Kyrgios will return to men's doubles action on Wednesday against top seeds Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>At the Hong Kong Open, Britain's Cameron Norrie kicked off his 2025 season with a 6-3 7-5 win over ATP Next Gen finalist Learner Tien.<br>Norrie struggled with injury throughout 2024, missing the North American swing in the summer, including the US Open.<br>However, he was runner-up at the Moselle Open in November and has finished the calendar year on a high.<br>"That was a tough match throughout. I played a high level throughout," said Norrie, who will play Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in the next round on Wednesday.<br>"He's a top player and is a young and up and coming player. He was very calm. I was down a break in the second set but got fortunate at 5-5 and served it out."<br><strong>Watch the United Cup, plus ATP and WTA events Brisbane, Auckland and Hong Kong this week live on Sky Sports Tennis. <a href="https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink">Stream Sky Sports with NOW - No contract, cancel anytime</a></strong><br> <a href="/" class="svg-logo site-footer__site-logo"> <img class="svg-logo__image" alt="Sky Sports" src="https://e0.365dm.com/tvlogos/channels/Sky-Sports-Logo.svg" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://e0.365dm.com/tvlogos/channels/Sky-Sports-Logo.png'"> </a> © 2024 Sky UK <br><br><a href="https://news.google.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?oc=5">source</a>
