Revealed: Why Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic can't stop saying 'Idemo' - as the Grand Slam legend reveals why Aussie was the boss in their doubles match
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Nick Kyrgios has made a triumphant return to tennis with an electrifying first-round doubles victory with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International - and now the duo can't stop saying 'Idemo'. The one-time Wimbledon final foes and first-time pairing lit up Pat Rafter Arena on Monday night with a dazzling 6-4 6-7 10-8 win over Austrian Alexander Erler and German Andreas Mies.
![[The super Serb said he hadn't played much doubles before, so let Kyrgios lead the way]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/23/93601651-14237719-image-a-17_1735601680980.jpg)
Kyrgios was playing his first tour match since June 2023 and making only his second competitive outing in almost two-and-a-half years following career-saving wrist and knee surgeries. But in one 107-minute cameo the former world No.13 showed he'd lost neither his awesome serving firepower or outrageous shot-making talent as he and Djokovic delivered a proverbial tennis clinic for fans.
![[The Aussie and his Serbian doubles partner told each other 'Idemo' - which is Serbian for 'come on' - after their win in the doubles]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/23/93601587-14237719-image-a-19_1735601697680.jpg)
For decades, the Serb's significant fanbase have chanted 'Idemo Nole' to motivate and inspire him on the court. 'Idemo' simply means 'Let's go' in Serbian, and 'Nole' is a popular nickname for Djokovic. Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios teamed up for a doubles win at the Brisbane International.
![[Kyrgios and Djokovic delivered a tennis clinic for delighted fans in Brisbane on Monday night]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/23/93601647-14237719-Kyrgios_and_Djokovic_delivered_a_proverbial_tennis_clinic_for_de-a-77_1735602405010.jpg)
The super Serb said he hadn't played much doubles before, so let Kyrgios lead the way. After the match, Djokovic used the Serbian word in an Instagram message to the Aussie. 'Good trouble. Nice start. Idemooo,' he posted. Kyrgios responded: 'IDEMO NOLE'. With Kyrgios dropping just four points in his six service games, the superstar wildcards proved nigh on impossible to break and captured the opening set in spectacular fashion.
![[Playing just his second tour match in almost two-and-a-half years, Kyrgios looked impressive as he teamed up with the 'Joker']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/23/93601609-14237719-image-a-21_1735601711374.jpg)
