The Australian couldn’t help but share his thoughts on the Murray-Djokovic partnership.

Nick Kyrgios has told Andy Murray how he can help improve Novak Djokovic’s game after the Serb waltzed into the third round of the Miami Open. Djokovic, who announced the Scotsman as his coaching partner earlier this year, has enjoyed a mixed spell with Murray in his corner so far.

There were very few signs of weakness during Djokovic’s second-round win over Rinky Hijikata, with the all-time Grand Slam record holder taking the match by virtue of a 0-6, 6-7 (1-7) win in Florida. As a result, Djokovic will now take on Camilo Ugo Carabelli for a place in the last-16 on Sunday evening.

According to Kyrgios though, Djokovic has the Australian to thank for progression into round three, given he’d instructed Murray to tell the 2024 Olympic gold medallist to bring back his devastating backhand. Writing on X, the Australian said: “I told Andy before the match he has to get back to redirecting that backhand man.”

Kyrgios had been involved in Miami Open action himself, but was dumped out of the competition at the last second-round stage. The Wimbledon runner-up fell to Karen Khachanov, who beat Kyrgios with a 6-7 (3-7), 0-6 showing in the Sunshine State.