Nick Kyrgios Casually Toying Prime Djokovic Twice in 14 Days

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[@dune7824]

Kyrgios possessed the greatest raw talent of any player including the big 3 IMO. Unfortunately, he doesn't have any of the other hallmarks needed for the success they accomplished. The passion, tenacity, and willpower. If he'd have worked as hard as them, he really could have been unstoppable. Oh well, at least we got to see a sliver of brilliance from him.

[@Vince6323]

This is all too true. I have been a tennis instructor at a high level academy in Irvine for many years. I have seen the most insanely talented players get passed by the most untalented, unathletic, but highly motivated players over and over again. I can guarantee that Kyrgios works very hard. You cannot get to that level without hard work, but there are levels within levels to tennis. I think Kyrgios' biggest downfall is his mental fortitude, or lack there of. He all too often allows how he is feeling in any particular moment to dictate how he is performing. That is not a trait that will result in greatness, unfortunately for Nick.

[@juanfondevila6434]

if this is prime Djoko i guess 2013 is prime fed and 2015 prime rafa

[@sportslover2356]

Watch the video. Novak is playing brilliantly. Nick was playing better.

[@Nostalgic14-zo3pk]

@@sportslover2356Just like how Federer played brilliantly in 2021 against Hurkacz and Nadal was prime in 2015...u Fedalturd

[@zachmason868]

@@sportslover2356 video shows the highlights. He wasn't playing well overall in the match. 24UF and 60% first serve. Everyone beat him in 2017. This video is just disingenuous.

[@Mark-ut5oq]

@@sportslover2356 you can watch videos of Nadal in 2015 and it looks like “he’s playing brilliantly” due to the eye test on highlight videos. The results, tell a different story.

[@gtospecials]

@@sportslover2356 playing brilliantly???????????????????

[@zhexiongtang6878]

“Prime” is crazy

[@steffonell]

he classic fedal fanboy, cant accept nole is goat

[@cutie.patootie21211]

djokovic wasnt in his prime during that time

[@LA-ev9tq]

Prime Djokovic?😂2017 Novak was the worst version ever of him blud💀 Maybe this 2024 version is worse(by now)

[@bubufubu]

Oh, really? People like you (Djokovic fans) cry "Excuses!" when context is used for some of Djokovic's wins or titles. But when it comes to your idol, then it's okay to share context. Hypocrites.

[@jefflo1487]

@@bubufubu Djokovic literally had an elbow injury in 2017, do some research you fool

[@MistahhMingus]

@@bubufubuNovak fans are insanely hypocritical

[@spencerfoster8847]

@@MistahhMingus ok but if you say prime federer was 2019 and lost to djokovic federer fans would complain. not getting the prime time of each player right is pretty big mistake.

[@SittinonUankliang]

Prime Federer got bageled by Hurkacz in his best surface😂

[@larvancioramos9748]

PRIME in 2017!!! Holly s... FEDAL 😂😂😂

[@jet3xi]

Flash in the pan, he could have been so much more.

[@SittinonUankliang]

Remember prime Federer gor bageled by Hurkacz ?😂

[@nicolopaganelli8302]

Also prime Nadal 🤔

[@pacu9]

Prime? He was older than Nole is now lol

[@Nostalgic14-zo3pk]

Hahaha good poi t but this is a Fedal hate channel what do u expect from him....

[@drleandroalmeida]

@@pacu9 That was a joke bro!

[@deniss.6205]

He was fearless, unpredictable, that's why he beat Nadal and Djokovic more than once.

[@torbenm2375]

It is such a shame that Kyrgios was not really interested in playing tennis ever. He is probably the most naturally gifted player to ever walk the earth.

[@jordanVsuero]

I wish Kyrgios put more effort into his athleticism and game. His talent could have had him set in the hall of fame. This man is incredible.

[@taopaille-paille4992]

Unplayable kyrgios is something else

[@felixy23]

first time he smashed his racquet and the racquet still fine. what a strength by Djokovic 😁

[@Imagine-thaat]

Nick has the best serve hats off

[@alexbeast8845]

He hits a lot of hard flat shots and sometimes thats the key to beating BIG opponents like Djokovic

[@brianshin3209]

This was when he was losing to guys like Taro Daniel, Cecchinato and Istomin. A similar rough patch in 2017 that he appears to be going through now.

[@vegavincent5021]

Djoko knows hes very lucky, because Nick likes partying more than tennis.

[@fredericboninpissarro5789]

Kyrgios had the potential to be #1 but he doesn't want the pressure to get there and stay there and most likely doesn't want the crazy discipline and schedule.

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@RogerThatTennis]

Novak knew he needed Nick on his side 😂

[@Smileater]

Not really, after Wimbledon 2019.

[@neelharrison3439]

Kyrgios fans are literally the only people on earth in all of human history that would classify 2017 Djokovic as prime.

[@arod68993]

What is this absolute Clickbait lmao?? You mean the year Djokovic was dealing with elbow problems and only played 40 matches? This was by far the worst year of his career due to injuries.

[@TheBoris777777]

What a talent🎉

[@Czonte]

One of the best serves of all time

[@JuaoKarlus]

7:26 ahhhh hahahah

[@mariuspopescu6089]

2017 Djokovic was in the ”love and peace” mood, a dark hole he managed to get out from in the second part of 2018. Nevertheless, it was impressive from Kyrgios.

[@bhaskarwarmilind]

If Kyrgios had mental strength of Djokovic or if Djokovic had immense talent of Kyrgios, then no one would want to face that!

[@gogigagagagigooo]

Nick's worst record is 0-4 vs Nishikori.

[@amaterskisportovi4955]

Prime was at 2011,this year was strugling

[@taopaille-paille4992]

Nah, his most consistent and impressive year was 2011, but he had or surpassed this level on several occasions

[@bubufubu]

Another hypocrite Djokovic fan.

[@mazdaluce.9501]

@@bubufubu how is he a hypocrite

[@captain0159]

​@@mazdaluce.9501dont try to argue with them. Fedal fans dont have the neuron capacity to put together coherent sentences so they throw any word they can remember and hope for the best

[@ianlee6133]

Racket smash king👍

[@LinusFeynstein]

Djokovic had his worst year, elbow problems and all. He had to change his serve motion

[@beryl8285]

I would love to see Kyrgios and Alcaraz play

[@dominickchuka5387]

Clickbait. Djokovic was not prime in 2017. He was struggling with his elbow and eventually had to get surgery. Kyrgios can’t beat an in form Djokovic, as evidence by Wimbledon 2022.

[@davidd4428]

True wivo said BS now idk why he would do that

[@erickfelipe]

djoko fan detected

[@bubufubu]

Yeah, let's see you use context for the other players instead of being a hypocrite.

[@OBTheOnes]

Under the same idea RF would have achieved more GS if it were not for the operation on his knees, they are just excuses.

[@carlkligerman1981]

lol, so much cope. Kyrgios is a once in a generation talent (not a third in a generation) who never realised his enormous potential, but he had Djokovic’s number almost every time they played. Even the first set of that final at Wimbie, when focussed and relaxed Kyrgios was unplayable and made even Nole look very average: even the greats couldn’t cope with his power, speed and court IQ. Unfortunately for Nick genius often comes with a touch of madness, and that, not anybody else contemporaneous to him on the tour, is what held him back. Your guy got more Grand Slams than anybody else. Be happy with that. Kyrgios is a freak of nature, just genetically the most perfect tennis player, probably ever!

[@piotr7282]

3:38 there was out, challenge showed in on right half but djoko should target left lol

[@ven8107]

The idea that Kyrgios is anything but a failure is comical.

[@bellawang6248]

Anyone notice first match was atp 500?

[@vultur311]

apparently Novak was in prime last 12 years...He would just go on operation here

[@jimnosnow4484]

Prime Djokovic: 2017-2018 Prime Federer: 2013-2016 Prime Nadal: 2014-2016

[@SimonJack94]

What? Prime fed in 2014? Lmao

[@jimnosnow4484]

@@SimonJack94 So you just ignored the fact I said prime Djokovic is 2017-2018 and prime Nadal is 2014-2016 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SimonJack94]

@@jimnosnow4484 yeah lol didnt catch on

[@ArthurFleck-od8pn]

​@@SimonJack94 coz you have a peanut sized brain

[@puffytooth]

What are you smoking, how is this prime Djokovic? He was so off this year with elbow problems, family issues and motivation problems...this was a transition period for novak that Kyrgios capitalized on

[@jayh6135]

2011 was his prime lol

[@anthropocene-]

Title should be: the only time kyrgios could hit prime in his career.😂😂

[@Braselton21]

Tennis players "Prime" only lasts around 6years but it doesn't mean they stop winning after it. Novak 2011 - 2016 (6yrs) Nadal 2008 - 2013 (6yrs) Federer 2004 - 2009 (6yrs) Murray 2012 - 2016 (5yrs)

[@legendaryhat4283]

unsubbing from this hate channel for nole, respect the GOAT

[@jeidkwnhue]

For those who dont know: at this period of time, Djokovic was at his worst. You could call it ”antiprime”. Well done to Nick for winning these ones, but I think Nick was in his prime when he was in the Wimbledon final, and we know what happened there.

[@campackman]

Bro hates Djokovic 😂😂 #1 Baby

[@732mojo]

Alot of passing shots nick hit would have been clean lobs by federer.. nick goes for powerful body shots or risky passing shots while lobs can be effective.. havent seen one in whole video while novak was moving to net.. the thing is nick is capable of hitting those clean..

[@buffgarfield3231]

I don't particularly like Novak, but I will give him credit here. If I accidentally did the splits I would not be able to get back up. XD

[@grosboxon3445]

Dont know if it is Prime Djokovic or not but dont care he was like an innocent toy in Kyrgios hands 😂

[@Sir_Leelord]

Lol at the line call at 7:27 and the crowd's laugh. So awesome to see Nick beat prime Djoker as he was vocal about not liking him as a person too...Djoker did get him at wimbledon though.

[@emilianososa2079]

"Prime". Such an miserable title to hide the pain of the 24.

[@Captain-Planet808]

2011 and 2015 was actually his best years. People say 2023 also but it’s more of no real competition than actual in his prime. Kyrios is a great player tho and super fun to watch but super inconsistent. Kyrios tho when in form has beaten Federer Nadal and Novak but doesn’t mean they were in form

[@Imagine-thaat]

Eish man, get your facts in place. This was Nick’s prime not novak

[@Dani-nz7kb]

wasnt novak just comming from a operation or some?

[@joshuam5035]

Would’ve liked to see this Kyrgios during their Wimbledon final just to see if it would’ve changed anything

[@dinkydoodle8325]

this djokovic was a lot worse than the djokovic he faced in wimbledon

[@JAKjak1303]

this is not prime djokovic because he recovery from injury in 2017

[@Quinceps]

Come on guys don’t fall for bait! Could Kyrgios defeat the greatest at some match? Yes he could. Can he casually toy with them? You know he won’t. I do love the tennis of both Djoko and Kyrgios!

[@Yorgos2007]

Will he ever come back?

[@ricklee5845]

Which one of the two?

[@Yorgos2007]

@@ricklee5845 Nick. (Novak is still an active player.)

[@ricklee5845]

@@Yorgos2007 Are you sure about that?

[@Yorgos2007]

@@ricklee5845 Novak Djokovic will play at Roland Garros, while Nick Kyrgios has disappeared. I really don't know why. He is not even 30. He should still compete.

[@ricklee5845]

@@Yorgos2007 As I already said, Kyrgios is now an influencer.

[@Mr.RetroDude]

Anyway doesn't matter with this powerful serve if Djokovic was in a good or bad moment... you can't do anything with a guy that destroying the ball above of 200 km/h one and other and other again.

[@bayrat7060]

Djokovic just looks lost when playing Kyrgios. Maybe because he doesn't care. He wins grand slams.

[@matteoarmellini9819]

Prime djokovic??!!! 😂😂😂😂 2017 was the worst year of Nole carreer

[@jehanzebkhan5544]

Where is nick now!

[@ARKenMan]

Never thought I'd see a better server than Sampras but Kyrgios took the crown. He was great at everything in these 2 matches. Made Djokovic look like a club player.

[@natoskull2]

In Djokovic's statistical worst year ever. Wow how impressive...

[@bubufubu]

@@natoskull2 Hypocrite Djokovic fan detected. Context is only allowed for their idol. If it's ever used for another player, then it's just a pathetic excuse.

[@DATennis]

Kyrgios is not a better server. For their size, Sampras still the best of all time. Not for their size, Isner and Karlovic are the best.

[@bubufubu]

@@DATennis Don't start discussing servers if you're not going to mention Ivanišević. It just puts your ignorance on full display.

[@DATennis]

@@bubufubu Ivanisevic is one of the all time servers. Still out of my comment. For all time serves not height adjusted, Isner and Karlovic are the best. Height adjusted, it's Sampras. He was 1.85. It's unheard of. Ivanisevic is in the Top 10 relative to height. But he was 1.93, Sampras is better relative to his 1.85

[@BrotherTree1]

Djokovic may have not been at his best, but these matches were back-to-back master-classes from Kyrgios. Unplayable on serve and gave no rhythm on the baseline. That's a hard combination to beat.

[@omniexistus]

Djokpvic GS 24 Kyrgios GS 0 Nuff said.

[@TheRafaelBond]

Prime Djokovic? Bro Tennis KZbin is trolling too fucking much for clicks

[@daveschellenberg5894]

novak is the goat. nick is a hoot, so fun to watch. shows what is possible with a racket.

[@donaldallen1771]

Novak is not the GOAT. He is statistically the best of this era. The eras are not comparable because the game has changed so much. Racquet head sizes, materials, stringing, surface changes (e.g., Wimbledon grass change in 2002), rules changes (e.g., the foot-fault rule; every jumping serve today would be a foot-fault under the old rule) all have made it impossible to compare players across the eras. See the discussion at Wimbledon when Federer won his 15th major, involving Borg, Sampras, Laver and Federer. They said exactly what I just said.

[@sohailhines]

@@donaldallen1771 blah blah blah. New rules are instated very carefully so as not change the game completely and render all records invalid. To suggest that all records before a rule-change become immediately invalid is ridiculous. This is why we have titles and records to show a players performance over his/her career. Most players and fans regard grand slam wins as the most important metric (and they also yield the highest prize money and points). Djokovic has *24* of those. It doesn't have to be a popularity contest.

[@0ldMatty2]

Hurt his elbow breaking that racket 😂

[@zeiter94]

wasnt prime

[@NM027]

Maybe report video for fake headline xD

[@phungmoe2302]

cmon... every dog has its day.... Nova played extremely bad that day... that is why... 🤣

[@sportslover2356]

Watch the video. Novak played brilliantly. Nick played better.

[@federox86]

kyrg who?

[@Jihedmeghni]

0 title 😂😂😂😂😂

[@spajdy33]

Prime djokovic 😂😂 only fedal fans can create own happiness like that 😂 even 2007 was better for Novak than 2017

[@lucacorbetta657]

Who made this video either doesn't know Djokovic's history or hates Djokovic...2017 was Djokovic's worst year. After he won French open 2016 he experienced a motivational drop and some elbow injuries...he took 2 years to get back to his prime winning Wimbledon 2018. Respect for Kyrgios...but against prime Djokovic he has little chances (see Wimbledon 2022 final)

[@madmax]

Rage bait title

[@AnishSundaram]

This is not close to prime Djokovic lmao

[@Shamaasne]

In 7:25 wt happened 😂

[@iPhone_6_5W_Power_Adapter]

voice crack

[@titocabaperez287]

You hates djokovic

[@grosboxon3445]

Yes I hate him

[@titocabaperez287]

@@grosboxon3445 you hates djokovic

[@grosboxon3445]

@@titocabaperez287 Yes I hate him

[@UltimateSportsTV-15]

This is not prime Djokovic, this is the worst Djokovic, if this is his prime, then prime Roger is 2013 and prime Rafa is 2015

[@terpentoon]

Please no more Kyrgios. I get sick from this adolescent.

[@CHillTennisEntertainment]

Novak was in terrible form in 2017. Kyrgios may have been the winner on this particular occasion, but he failed to win when it mattered the most.

[@CHillTennisEntertainment]

This is just click-bait. Sorry to tell you mate.

[@nadeemmir681]

Not a noval fan, but 2017 was noles worst season, he slam less in that year,

[@yashtyson88]

Prime djokovic in 2017 😂😂😂 looks like you don't watch tennis

[@heho5576]

This comment section is a great insight into how delusional people get when it comes to tribal mentality. Instead of being objective and accepting that this is not in fact prime Djokovic - like everyone who follows tennis knows - they would rather willingly say things they don't even think are true just because... I guess they think it hurts the other fan base or whatever? I mean, the uploader himself knows what he's doing, and seeing as this is a Fedal channel first and foremost, he knows the audience will mostly eat it up even if they know it isn't true - just because ooga booga brain says they have to automatically attack and mock anything Djokovic related. Honestly hilarious.

[@loljhlgutyrtytfv]

Don't forget : 24 > 22 > 20

[@bubufubu]

Don't forget: Context

[@Shoelacer1]

Don't forget: Relevance to the discussion

[@SittinonUankliang]

.

[@mattjagar6324]

Literally worst version of Djokovic lmao

[@Nostalgic14-zo3pk]

Can u please post the match where Prime Federer lost to Hurkacz at Wimbledon u hater

[@pablodacosta8356]

Dislike for the clickbait. Prime Djokovic... lol

[@kryptonian1371]

I mean, 2017-18 was one of his worst seasons if I'm not wrong. How is this prime Djokovic? Unexpected from this channel ngl.

[@rickyismyuncle4485]

Surgery driven Djokovic which prevented him from playing many tournaments and losing early to nobodies is now considered prime. This is not your first video misrepresenting Djokovic during this injury period. I'm blocking your channel and dislike ofcourse.

[@user-ku2oy2df7m]

Nobody is disputing that on his day Kyrgios could probably beat anyone who has ever played the game, any era, any surface. The same could be said of Gael Monfils. But he can't do it consistently. I'm not saying anything new, I know. In reality, Kyrgios has fundamental flaws in his game, and these catch up with him. His footwork and overall core strength and movement is mediocre at best, and his height has been inadequately coached. It winds up robbing him of the fluid utility shots that every player needs to gain control of everything in an opponent's game, not just win the low percentage points when the geometry of the point has widened. Federer, Agassi, even Courier - could win every point presented to them on the court. They could just brutalize you if they got away from you. Seven matches in a row. You had to beat them.

[@davidmonnier6477]

This is the worst version of Novak, all time

[@haajiryabre335]

Dumb Nadal fan always using fake click baits to get more views.

[@GingyNinjyy]

Kygrios could've been something amazing. Shame he has the worst mental game

[@geeianna7708]

Funny how all the Novak snowflakes are annoyed. Like him, they claim injury when he lost. No credit to who beat him. Is he the best? Who cares? Just enjoy the game.

[@Liam-bj9pf]

People crying in the comments when the fact is, this is just great tennis

[@DATennis]

A fake bait title is the problem. Why have problems with people criticizing the title but not with the Channel baiting for likes.

[@MistahhMingus]

@@DATennisif you don’t like clickbait HOW are you using KZbin??? Genuinely I want an answer

[@DonLee1980]

djok was never good at the net. He got toyed and owned so many times when he tried to approach the net

[@raymondfan2402]

So funny how Fedal fans have to cope with Djokovic being the GOAT by dreaming up ways to ridicule him at his lowest. BTW, these are the people who say the reason they prefer Fedal is because they are "so classy and gentlemanly" LMAO. Yeah, you're representing your idols so well by needing to bend the truth and use propaganda to make Novak look worse. And then they say Novak fans are "the most toxic fanbase" ahahaha. Literally the definition of delusional. Try being fair for once in your miserable lives.