Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are well-positioned to meet in the second round of the 2025 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Novak Djokovic started the 2025 season with some strong performances at the Australian Open – one of his all-time favourite tournaments – where he reached the semi-finals, but a left thigh injury prevented him from continuing his run at Melbourne Park.

As tennis heads to the California desert for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, there are two three-peats on the line. Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are looking to win their third consecutive titles just outside of Palm Springs — but plenty of other players go into the first event of the “Sunshine Double” with points to prove,

Kyrgios and Djokovic have had an up-and-down relationship in recent years, but appear to be on good terms, playing doubles together in December

Novak Djokovic could play arch rival Nick Krygios in the second round at Indian Wells after the draw was completed in the early hours of Tuesday morning

Nick Kyrgios is on a collision course with his friend Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells, if he can win his first match in more than two years.

Novak Djokovic has been handed a tough draw for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, with the Serb potentially set to face Nick Kyrgios in the second round