‘Kept in the dark’: Djokovic speaks out on Sinner, Kyrgios, and teaming up with an old rival

Brisbane: A relaxed Novak Djokovic has shed light on what it is like to be the target of Nick Kyrgios’ vitriol, as well as sharing his thoughts on Jannik Sinner, tennis’ anti-doping process, and hiring Andy Murray as his coach.

The 10-time Australian Open champion arrived in the country on Saturday and is the top seed for this week’s Brisbane International, where he will also partner Kyrgios in doubles after they first discussed the possibility at Wimbledon mid-year.

Novak Djokovic is back in Australia, hunting another grand slam title. Credit: AAP

At age 37 and with specks of grey through his hair, Djokovic has slid from world No.1 – a status he enjoyed for a record-obliterating 428 weeks – to No.7, but remains hungry to “make more history”.

He can even picture himself still playing at 40 after winning an Olympic gold medal this year and reaching the Wimbledon final in a comparatively low season by his lofty standards.

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