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There will be no magical Australian Open run for Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in 2026, with the nation's most beloved doubles pairing failing agonisingly short in a rollercoaster, and somewhat controversial, first round match.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 14

Kokkinakis withdraws from Australian Open singles

Thanasi Kokkinakis has said a shoulder injury has forced his withdrawal from the Australian Open men's singles draw, but there's good news on the doubles front.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

ATP Adelaide Best Bets Including Kokkinakis vs Vacherot

Griekspoor – Humbert: 14.01.2026 02:00 CEST H2H: 1-1 Tallon Griekspoor has lost four of his last five matches. So far this season, Griekspoor played in the United Cup, losing both singles matches against Zverev and Hurkacz in straight sets.

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The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 12

ATP roundup: Action underway in Adelaide, Auckland

Thanasi Kokkinakis thrilled the home fans in Australia on Monday with a first-round comeback to beat Sebastian Korda at the Adelaide International. Kokkinakis finished the 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory in two hours and 26 minutes, tallying 15 aces and saving six of nine break points.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

ATP Adelaide Best Bets Including Kokkinakis vs Korda

Kecmanovic – Vacherot: 12.01.2026 07:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Miomir Kecmanovic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Hong Kong, Kecmanovic lost to Muller in the opening round in straight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

ATP Adelaide Day 1 Predictions Including Sebastian Korda vs Thanasi Kokkinakis

All eyes turn to Adelaide as the ATP Tour prepares for the first Slam of the season, with players using the opening rounds to fine-tune their games under match pressure.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 4

‘Do-or-die’: Thanasi Kokkinakis vows comeback after risky, career-saving surgery

Thanasi Kokkinakis is eyeing a comeback to professional tennis in 2026 after undergoing a risky surgery earlier this year. Kokkinakis had been playing in pain from a pectoral injury on his right shoulder for the last few years.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 15

'I couldn't bear it': Inside Thanasi Kokkinakis's painful road to recovery after rare chest surgery

In tennis, names flicker in and out like quick flashes on a scoreboard. Some linger, others vanish until one day you realise you have not seen them in months and wonder where they may have gone.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 21

'The only weird thing is calling it a ‘Grand Slam'': Thanasi Kokkinakis questions US Open’s mixed doubles experiment

Thanasi Kokkinakis has always been known for his honesty. Whether it’s talking about injuries, career setbacks, or the state of the game, the Australian rarely sugarcoats his opinions.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / March 1

Kokkinakis And Opelka Among Players To Withdraw From 2025 Indian Wells Open

The 2025 Indian Wells Open will be without three more ATP players after further withdrawals, including from the 2022 Australian Open men's doubles champion Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / February 27

'Been struggling for a little while': Thanasi Kokkinakis underwent surgery to treat pectoral issue

Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis has revealed that he has undergone surgery to treat a pectoral issue. The 28-year-old has had a difficult time at the Australian Open and was eliminated early from the singles and doubles categories.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 24, 2025

Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia

Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition in St.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 17, 2025

Nick Kyrgios Launches Furious Rant At Umpire After Injured Kokkinakis Receives Warning

Since returning to the ATP Tour, Nick Kyrgios has struggled with physical issues, but his fiery personality remains intact. That was shown during an outburst at the umpire in an Australian Open men's doubles contest with Thanasi Kokkinakis.