WATCH: Novak Djokovic & Nick Kyrgios show off unreal athleticism in Brisbane doubles with 2 tweeners in 1 rally

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios displayed exceptional athleticism by playing two tweeners in one rally during their second-round doubles match at the 2025 Brisbane Open. This was the first time that the Serb had partnered with Kyrgios for a doubles match in his career.

Djokovic and Kyrgios kicked off their 2025 season at the ATP 250 hard-court tournament in Queensland. The duo received a wild card to the main draw and started strong, defeating the pair of Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4, 6-7(4), 10-8.

In the second round, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios faced the top-seeded pair of Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus, ultimately falling short with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 8-10. However, it was Kyrgios' impressive display of athleticism that stole the spotlight during a thrilling rally. The former World No.13 amazed the audience with two tweeners, a challenging shot where the player hits the ball between their legs.

Djokovic also contributed to the excitement by covering a significant portion of the court and making brilliant returns. Despite their remarkable efforts, the Serb-Aussie duo ultimately lost the rally.

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Despite doubles campaign ending, Novak Djokovic still in contention for Brisbane International 2025 singles title

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Novak Djokovic returned to the Brisbane International after a 16-year absence. His last appearance at the tournament was in 2009 when he suffered a first-round defeat to Ernests Gulbis.

The Serb is the top seed in the tournament and he kicked off his campaign by defeating Australian wild card Rinky Hijikata with a score of 6-3, 6-3 at the Pat Rafter Arena in just one hour and 15 minutes. He will next face Gael Monfils in the second round

The former World No.1 has faced Monfils 19 times in his career and has a perfect record, winning all of those 19 matches. Their most recent match-up was at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters, where the 38-year-old emerged victorious with a score of 6-3, 6-2 and he then went on to claim the title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios, who returned to the court after a prolonged absence from it due to injuries on his knee, foot, and wrist, also participated in the singles event at the 2025 Brisbane International.

The former World No.13 used protected ranking to secure his spot in the main draw and in his first-round match, he lost to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a tightly fought three-set 6-7(2), 7-6(4), 6-7(3).

Following the conclusion of the 2025 Brisbane tournament, Novak Djokovic is expected to participate in the Australian Open, a tournament he has won a record 10 times. In 2024, the Serb advanced to the semifinals at the Melbourne Major before being defeated by the eventual champion, Jannik Sinner.