The Australian Open is played in intense heat, especially during the first week at Rod Laver Arena. The temperature may soar even higher if Nick Kyrgios faces Jannik Sinner in the opening rounds at Melbourne Park.

That includes ATP World No.1 Jannik Sinner. Over the past four months, Kyrgios has taken a blowtorch to Sinner's reputation on social media over the Italian superstar's ongoing doping scandal. So, what if Kyrgios has to face the seemingly unstoppable Sinner? He has a plan for that.

Nick Kyrgios is planning to play doubles with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International in Australia later this month. Kyrgios, who last played competitive tennis in June 2023 because of knee, foot and wrist injuries,