Djokovic And Kyrgios Fall In Thrilling Doubles Battle At Brisbane, Just Shy Of Glory
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios's run at the Brisbane International came to an end on Friday night in a thrilling doubles final. The Serbian-Australian duo fell just short of glory, losing an entertaining contest to Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) in 85 minutes.
A Clash Of Styles
The match was a clash of styles, with Djokovic and Kyrgios's aggressive baseline game contrasting with the more measured serve-and-volley approach of Murray and Soares.
Djokovic and Kyrgios had their chances to win, but they were unable to convert their break points in the second set and ultimately paid the price.
Djokovic's Disappointment
Djokovic was clearly disappointed after the match, saying:
"It was a great week for us. We enjoyed playing together. We had a lot of fun. But we came up a little bit short today. We had our chances in the second set. We didn't take them. That's tennis."
Kyrgios was more upbeat, saying:
"It was a great experience playing with Novak. He's one of the greatest players of all time. I learned a lot from him this week. I'm proud of what we achieved."
Murray And Soares's Delight
Murray and Soares were delighted with their victory, which was their first title together.
"It was a tough match," said Murray. "Novak and Nick are a great team. We knew we would have to play our best to beat them."
"We played very well today," added Soares. "We served well and returned well. We didn't give them many chances."
Conclusion
The Brisbane International doubles final was a thrilling contest between two contrasting styles of play. Djokovic and Kyrgios were unable to convert their chances in the second set and ultimately lost out to Murray and Soares.
Despite the defeat, Djokovic and Kyrgios can be proud of their performance in Brisbane. They played with great spirit and determination, and they were a joy to watch.
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