Kyrgios tells bitter rival Nadal: ‘Let’s do Insta’

PARIS, France – Australian tennis maverick Nick Kyrgios invited Rafael Nadal to take part in a cozy video chat on Sunday, May 3, despite their stormy on-court relationship.

As the coronavirus has sent the tennis season into hibernation until July 13 at the earliest, a host of players have recently taken to social media for face-to-face exchanges.

So, on Sunday, after the BBC had asked for suggestions as to the most sought-after facetimes, Kyrgios was quick to respond.

“Rafa, let’s do Instagram live together. I am down with it. Rafael Nadal, let’s do it,” wrote the Australian on Instagram.

Kyrgios and Nadal have endured a bitter relationship on the court.

Last year, the 19-time Grand Slam winner accused the Australian of “lacking respect” after Kyrgios won a stormy encounter in Mexico.

Kyrgios responded by claiming the Spanish world No. 2 was “super salty.”

They met again at Wimbledon last summer when Nadal won but fumed after the Australian appeared to spear a ball directly at him. – Rappler.com