Four-time singles grand slam champion Naomi Osaka has revealed she’s open to teaming up with enigmatic Australian Nick Kyrgios in doubles, after watching him train ahead of Indian Wells.
Osaka was spotted in an Instagram video posted by Kyrgios sitting courtside as the reigning Australian Open doubles champion honed his serve.
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“Quick LA session with Naomi Osaka,” Kyrgios wrote.
“Analysing my serve to find any small detail … Her hunger to learn was pretty epic to see from a champ like her.”
After downing American Sloane Stephens 3-6 6-1 6-2 in the first round of Indian Wells, Osaka was asked about the prospect of joining forces with Kyrgios in doubles.
“If he wants to attempt to carry us, I’ll consider it,” Osaka said.
“But I haven’t played doubles in years and I’m not quite great at it.
“I know he just won the Australian Open doubles title.
“Yeah, if he wants to do everything …”
Kyrgios paired up with great mate Thanasi Kokkinakis to win this year’s Australian Open doubles silverware.
They defeated fellow Australians Max Purcell and Matt Ebden 7-5 6-4.
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