Fans are on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the exhibition match between Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic. However, everyone isn’t excited about the matchup. In the lead-up to the match, American tennis player, Noah Rubin tweeted his displeasure to see the two players face off on the court before the 2023 Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios reacted to the criticism of Rubin in the comment section and it caught the attention of the fans. The Aussie is known for his controversial behavior on and off the court, but his recent tweets directed at the American have caused a particularly strong reaction from fans.

Nick Kyrgios hits back at a critic ahead of his match against Novak Djokovic

Ahead of Kyrgios’ exhibition match against the Serb, Noah Rubin claimed that since Djokovic and Kyrgios would face off in the Australian Open’s main bracket just a few days later, there was no incentive for them to play an exhibition match. Kyrgios does not agree with the views of the current pickleball pro, who recently announced his decision to move away from tennis via an Instagram post. The Aussie recently hit back at Rubin’s tweet. He tweeted, “Well to be fair it will bring more crowd than any of your matches“.

Kyrgios and Rubin are known for being outspoken and their social media interactions reflect that fact. Their banter has entertained tennis fans and it will be interesting to see if they meet on the court in the future.

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Kyrgios is a fiery and unpredictable player who often courts controversy on and off the court. The Aussie has undeniable talent and has consistently proven himself to be a formidable opponent on the big stage. Fans of the Aussie took to the comments in support of him. Here are some reactions:

Fans are excited to see two very different playing styles which could be entertaining.

Kyrgios had recently boasted about his ‘bromance’

‘The Nole’ had stated that at crucial moments, he could recognize his allies on the ATP Tour. According to Djokovic, his connection with the Aussie star has gotten better as a result of Kyrgios’ unflinching support during his difficult moments. By publishing his response on his Instagram story, Kyrgios confirmed his bromance with the 21-time Grand Slam champion.

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Numerous fans believe that the upcoming exhibition match will be a preview of many more exciting matches to come between these two players in the future. This exhibition match is poised to be one of the most highly anticipated and exciting events of the year for tennis fans worldwide. Share your excitement about the upcoming exhibition match in the comments below.