Latest Thanasi Kokkinakis News

Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there

Jan. 23, 2025 22:36 PM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — 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 event in St. Petersburg nearly two months ago. The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper...

Nick Kyrgios says his Australian Open loss might have been his last singles match in Melbourne

Jan. 13, 2025 08:28 AM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — If this was the last Australian Open singles match of Nick Kyrgios' career — and, to be sure, it's hard to know with him, no matter what came out at his news conference — the big-hitting, big-talking tennis player went out rather quietly Monday night. ...

All smiles as Djokovic and Kyrgios treat crowd to flashy shots in doubles win

Dec. 30, 2024 08:31 AM EST

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Exchanging smiles, laughs and flashy shots, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios teamed up in doubles on Monday as they both returned to the court in preparation for the Australian Open. The two former Wimbledon final opponents reached the second round of the...

Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini lift Italy past Australia and back to the Davis Cup final

Nov. 23, 2024 13:33 PM EST

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini won matches Saturday in front of a supportive crowd to lift defending champion Italy past Australia 2-0 and back into the Davis Cup final. Sinner extended his tour-level winning streak to 24 singles sets in a row...

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal's career and retirement

Nov. 20, 2024 11:09 AM EST

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, current and former players — from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz and so many more — have been sharing their thoughts on what the owner of 22 Grand Slam titles meant to them and to their sport. ...