by A.P.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has hit back at criticism from Nick Kyrgios, saying he has little respect for the Australian off the court.
Kyrgios, a long-time critic of Djokovic, labelled him a “tool” on social media last month after the Serb sent Australian Open organisers a list of requests from players seeking to have quarantine restrictions eased during their mandatory two-week isolation.
The 25-year-old also criticised Djokovic last year after a number of players taking part in the 17-time Grand Slam winner’s Adria Tour – including Djokovic himself – tested positive for coronavirus.
Djokovic said Kyrgios was good for tennis, and a talent that could beat any player on his day, but he was not someone the Serb admired away from the game.