Thanasi Kokkinakis answers questions over whether he is weighing up a chance to combine once more on the doubles tour with Nick Kyrgios.
The charismatic Australian teamed up with his countryman at the 2022 Australian Open, eventually winning their maiden Grand Slam title in front of an excited home crowd.
A truly entertaining partnership was characterised by some exciting on-court chemistry, as well as their pair’s crafty album of shots.
With Kyrgios having been injured and off the ATP Tour for nigh on two years, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist is eyeing up a big return.
Kyrgios announced he will definitely be playing at the 2025 Australian Open, with his last singles match coming in Stuttgart in June 2023.
Thanaski Kokkinakis answers questions over doubles future with Nick Kyrgios
A fun double act who clearly share both a personal and professional relationship, both their qualities were enlivened when they played together.
Both known for their dynamism and fizzing forehands, an astonishing run saw the ‘Special Ks’, as threw ere dubbed, immediately became fan favourites, using the crowd to their advantage to secure the trophy on home soil.
Quizzed on whether Kokkinakis, the world number 85, would seek a return to the doubles circuit, he answered without hesitation.
“Will you play doubles after retiring from singles?” asked Felix Mischker, an ATP professional and YouTube creator.
Kokkinakis responded with a resounding ‘No!’ before responding to a follow-up question about Kyrgios.
Even if Kyrgios was to ask him to team up just for a year together, Kokkinakis said: “Not one year. There might be one Aussie Open left. I like being home too much. I want to try get a career in the media after I am done and talk a bit of rubbish on radio,” he revealed.
Why did Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios work so well as a doubles pair?
Kokkinakis brings powerful baseline shots and consistency, while Kyrgios adds unpredictability with his creative shot-making and finesse at the net.
Their close friendship off the court translates to excellent communication and synergy during matches, allowing them to stay in sync even under pressure.
Both players thrive on high-energy crowds, and their personalities draw in fans, creating a charged atmosphere – one that benefitted them at the Australian Open.
Additionally, their aggressive, fearless approach makes them hard to read for opponents, with their unconventional, less established ‘style’ proving an enigma for their opponents in Melbourne.
Together, they bring a mix of power, flair, and excitement that made them a standout doubles pair and saw them put together a magical, unforgettable fortnight.
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