Kokkinakis has been struggling with a pectoral injury for some time, and was forced to withdraw from the Adelaide International last week. He managed to win his first-round singles match at the Australian Open, before suffering a heartbreaking five-set loss in the second round.
A seething Thanasi Kokkinakis has described his ongoing pectoral muscle issues as “physical and mental torture” after losing a five-set epic at the Australian Open.
Thanasi Kokkinakis was warned for "bending the rules" as he called the physio during his marathon battle with Jack Draper in Melbourne.
The tennis world is steeped in luxury and prestige — which is why one Australian player made headlines thanks to her dedication for sourcing vintage looks seen on Grand Slam champions.
The so-called war of words between the perennially injured Thanasi Kokkinakis and tennis analyst Todd Woodbridge is a case study in modern-day sports journalism.
While Draper’s friend Jacob Fearnley had feared showing any emotion when he took on Nick Kyrgios in the opening round, the British number one was happy to provoke the fans at key moments by cupping his hand to his ear or pumping his fist in their direction.
Jack Draper said the abuse he received during his thrilling five-set Australian Open comeback over home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis inspired him to raise his level as the British No 1 reached the third round of the grand slam for the first time.
An anguished Thanasi Kokkinakis has cast serious doubt on his playing future as a chronic pectoral injury threatens to sideline him for a significant period.The 28-year-old suffered a heartbreaking 6-7 (3-7),
One of Australia's biggest personalities in Tennis, Nick Kyrgios, carries a multicultural heritage that includes a royal connection to Malaysia.
It’s certainly not the ideal way to prepare for any second week at a Major, let alone one that will begin with a match against Carlos Alcaraz, but Jack Draper will take it.
Thanasi Kokkinakis didn't have great news after retiring injured from his Australian Open men's doubles clash with Nick Kyrgios, revealing that he will need "a serious surgical procedure" after going against the doctors and going out to the court.