Rafael Nadal turned down an invitation from Nick Kyrgios for an Instagram chat suggesting he would be better talking to someone of his age.
Kyrgios had invited Nadal for a live together on Instagram. “Rafa lets do Instagram live together. I am down with it. Rafael Nadal let’s do it,” the Australian had written on his handle.
However, the Spaniard turned down the offer.
“I don’t mind doing a live with Nick but there’s a generational gap and he might have more fun with someone closer to his age and style,” he said.
Kyrgios and Nadal have endured a bitter relationship on court.
Last year, the 19-time Grand Slam winner accused the Australian of “lacking respect” after Kyrgios won a stormy encounter in Mexico.
Kyrgios responded by claiming the Spanish world number two was “super-salty”.
They met again at Wimbledon last summer when Nadal won but fumed after the Australian appeared to spear a ball directly at him.
Nadal, though, went live with Roger Federer on Instagram last month, a video that attracted a lot of fanfare.
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