Kyrgios, who revealed after his singles comeback on Tuesday that he is still struggling with pain in the wrist that has kept him out for 18 months, produced two through-the-legs shots in one memorable rally, and he and Djokovic looked poised for victory at 8-6 ahead in the deciding tie-break.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kygrios on Monday debuted as a doubles team at the Brisbane International, defeating Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4, 6-7 (4) (10-8).

After all the talk and bluster, Nick Kyrgios finally returned to the court for a professional tennis match. Kyrgios missed the better part of two years due to injuries and returned in style alongside Novak Djokovic for a highly publicized doubles match.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios lost their men’s doubles quarter finals in Brisbane International against Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios secured a memorable doubles victory at the Brisbane International on Sunday, winning 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 10-8 against Austria's Alexander Erler and Germany's Andreas Mies in their first-ever partnership.

The new doubles team of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios are out of the Brisbane International in the second round

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kygrios are narrowly beaten in the second round of the doubles at the Brisbane International.

Highlights, stats, and videos from Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios' doubles loss at the Brisbane International.

Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic claim the second set 6-3 to force a 10-point tie-break to decide their second-round doubles match.