Troublesome duo face off at Kooyong
NICK Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic will feature on the same stage at this week’s Kooyong Classic, raising the possibility of a landmark all-Australian clash between the pair.
Like Tomic, Kyrgios has decided to use the Classic as his final lead-up to the Australian Open in nine days.
Tomic and Kyrgios have never played each other at either ATP or grand slam level.
The controversial duo landed in the same section of last year’s French Open draw but an explosive first-round encounter fizzled when Kyrgios withdrew with elbow issues.
Tomic and Kyrgios will be joined this week by world No.6 Kevin Anderson, US Open winner Marin Cilic and a string of quality internationals.
Kyrgios will continue his path to Melbourne Park after early defeat in the Brisbane International, replacing injured Argentine Juan Martin del Potro at Kooyong.