Hate aside Tsitsipas and Kyrgios share hilarious moment before playing double together in Diriyah

Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas are known for their on-court intensity and rivalry, however, at the 2022 Diriyah Tennis Cup exhibition event, they will have to play together.

The two players shared a hilarious exchange on Twitter that showed their playful side. The exchange began when Kyrgios tweeted: "Doubles with tsitsi tonight" Tsitsipas quickly responded with a tweet that read, "Who would have thought."

This playful banter is a far cry from their previous encounters, which have been marked by on-court drama and heated exchanges. This year, the two players faced off in a highly-anticipated match at Wimbledon. The match was intense, and featured some moments when the Greek attempted to hit his opponent.

However, it seems that the two players will have to put their differences aside and be ready to team up for the doubles event at the 2022 Diriyah Tennis Cup. It will be interesting to see how their chemistry on the court translates to their doubles game.

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Despite their previous rivalry, Kyrgios showed respect for his opponent's talents. In a post-match interview after their Wimbledon encounter, Kyrgios praised Tsitsipas' skills and said: "He's a hell of a player. He was getting frustrated at times, it's a frustrating sport, that's for sure. I got ultimate respect for him. Whatever happens on the court, stays on the court. I love him. I'm close to his brothers."

Fans can't wait to see how they will fare as a doubles team at the 2022 Diriyah Tennis Cup as they will play against Hubert Hurkacz and Dominic Stricker.