Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Preview & Prediction | 2023 Arena Showdown
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THE FACTS
When is Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios on and what time does it start? Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios will take place on Friday 13th January, 2023 – not before 07:15 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios taking place? Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios will take place at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios being played on? Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios? Tickets for for Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios have already sold out
What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios on in the UK? Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios will be televised live on Eurosport in the UK
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios live on Eurosport Player, while discovery+ subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This exciting exhibition match between last season’s Wimbledon finalists sold out in 58 minutes, amidst the usual spot of controversy whenever 27-year-old Nick Kyrgios is involved, but there is some doubt as to whether it will take place at all. World number five Novak Djokovic is riding a 10-match winning streak after winning back-to-back titles at the ATP Finals and last week’s Adelaide 1 but the Serb was forced to finish practice early on Wednesday as he struggles with a hamstring complaint that required treatment in his three-set victory over Sebastian Korda on Sunday. Should Djokovic be able to play on Friday it is unlikely that the 35-year-old will take any chances ahead of the Australian Open and world number 21 Kyrgios, who requires very little warm-up to get his hammer-arm working. That and home advantage in Melbourne in what should be a well-mannered, if partisan, atmosphere in favour of the Aussie makes Kyrgios the reasonable favourite to win outright. Kyrgios has won at least a set in each of his three meetings with Djokovic, leading the Serb 2-1 after last season’s four-set defeat at Wimbledon.
