Nick Kyrgios was spotted at the Beverly Hills Tennis Academy on Thursday afternoon alongside his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi, but that's not all. The newly-crowned Australian Open doubles champ didn't visit the Los Angeles club to play with just anyone, he came to hit with two-time Aussie Open singles champion Naomi Osaka.

It was a match made in collaboration heaven and the fans ate up every second of the brief glimpse into their practice on Instagram.

In the video uploaded by Kyrgios, Osaka can be seen seated off to the side as she carefully studies his serve. Although she's already a four-time major winner, the video proves that champions are always ready and eager to learn. The fun and unexpected collaboration has already garnished over 400,000 views on Instagram alone and has fans crossing their fingers for a mixed doubles showing in 2022.

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The fans weren't the only ones praising Osaka for being a student of the game, Kyrgios was also humbled and inspired by the 24-year-old.

"Analyzing my serve to find any small detail… Her hunger to learn was pretty epic to see from a champ like her," Kyrgios wrote on Instagram.

Kyrgios is still enjoying the 75 and sunny weather in Los Angeles and took time to sightsee with Hatzi in Venice. The "LA vibes" are in full effect for the world No. 134. He hasn't competed since Melbourne's major event and withdrew from the inaugural Dallas Open and Delray Beach last month. He has no set plans on when and where he will appear on court next.

As for Osaka, she will be a part of a star-studded Indian Wells after receiving a wild card. It's a place that holds sentimental meaning—having triumphed back in 2018 which kickstarted an incredible run and her first Grand Slam victory that season.

"To return to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the place I won my first big event, it's special. It was special in 2018 and it will be special again this March," Osaka said.