Tennis star Nick Kyrgios cheers on new girlfriend and compliments bitter rival Novak Djokovic

Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios has talked about new love in his life and wants to see bitter rival Novak Djokovic play at the Australian Open, despite their icy relationship.

The Australian world number 40 appeared relaxed as he chatted on the Today Show, a month after their latest embarrassing interview when host Karl Stefanovic asked about his ex-girlfriend, Russian tennis star Anna Kalinskaya instead of new flame Chiara Passari.

On Tuesday, Kyrgios’ eyes lit up and smiled when they talked about his girlfriend.

The 25-year-old has shared numerous happy snaps of the beloved couple on her Instagram in recent months, referring to Ms. Passari as her ‘queen’ and ‘best friend’.

Nick Kyrgios was asked again on Tuesday about his new girlfriend Chiara Passari (pictured)

“You got it right this time,” Kyrgios replied.

“She was good. I know he’s probably watching it right now. He ticked it off. Thanks Karl, you are a good friend of mine now. You are back in my beautiful books.

‘I’m very lucky.’

Kyrgios has chosen not to play in the recent US Open out of coronavirus fears and is unlikely to be heading to the French Open later this month.

He said he’s not sure when his next tournament is, but he’s keen to play in the next Australian Open if virus-riddled Melbourne can keep the pandemic under control.

His best Grand Slam result is reaching the quarter-finals in 2018.

Kyrgios’ chat with the Today Show (pictured) fared better than their last embarrassing interview

Stefanovic blatantly suggested that world number one Novak Djokovic would not be allowed into the country for the Australian Open scheduled for January.

Kyrgios recently openly criticized his arch rival, slamming Djokovic’s “obsessive” decision to move on with the Adria Tour after he and others tested positive at Covid-19 while hosting an exhibition tournament in Belgrade.

Last week, Djokovic was disqualified from the US Open after hitting a linesman during his fourth round of clash.

“I mean, we don’t like it, but it brings a bit of a crowd,” Kyrgios said on the Today Show.

Kyrgios doesn’t like world number one Novak Djokovic (pictured), but admits he would have led the crowd to the Australian Open

The Australian tennis star rekindled his bitter feud with Novak Djokovic last week

He also fired another serve at US Open semifinalist Pablo Carreno Busta after world number 20 Spaniard commented that Kyrgios must be “pretty bored” tweeting from home.

Kyrgios responded on Friday by sharing a screenshot of their 2-0 heads-up record.

“We exchanged a few comments and he almost said” You must be a little bored at home “, and I thought” I would play the US Open if I felt comfortable, “Kyrgios explained on Tuesday.

‘I thought it was a ridiculous comment from him. I’ve brought out the times I’ve played him before and he’s never beaten me before and he’s never beaten me before.

“Let’s face it, Pablo, it’s not Picasso.”

Kyrgios (pictured with his girlfriend) said he’s not sure when his next tournament will be

Kyrgios welcomed the idea of ​​an Australian Open quarantine hub for players and officials similar to that of the AFL in Queensland.

“I know there’s so much work being done behind the scenes to get it right and make sure it happens in Melbourne,” he said.

Fingers crossed things get better in Melbourne and I’m able to find a way to quarantine international players from overseas and audiences would be great too.

‘It’s not a bad idea that some of the big boys feel more comfortable. Obviously they are the guys who attract the crowd.

“I know that pretty much every player I talk to loves playing the Australian Open, they love Melbourne, so I guess we’ll have to go to great lengths to get these people to participate in the Australian Open.”

“At this point we must first try to make it.”

Kyrgios also discussed her collaboration with Old El Paso as part of her work for the NK Foundation, which supports disadvantaged young people.

The two organizations have joined forces to donate 10,000 Old El Paso meal kits to Foodbank to help feed disadvantaged families.

Nick Kyrgios has indicated his new girlfriend Chiara Passari as his queen and best friend