Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has shut down any talk suggesting there's a rift between him and compatriot Alex de Minaur.
De Minaur, 23, declined to comment on Kyrgios' recent withdrawal on the eve of the inaugural United Cup and appeared frustrated when his would-be team-mate's name was brought up. He later revealed he had not spoken with his countryman in the build-up to the Australian Open, with his team intervening to block questions concerning Kyrgios at a recent promotional appearance.
A knee injury has forced Kyrgios' withdrawal from the first Grand Slam of 2023, delaying his quest for a maiden major title after a breakthrough season last year. But Kyrgios was in no mood to bad-mouth De Minaur despite any rumours of a void.
