But their contest albeit cut short will always be remembered for Kyrgios sensational trash-talking that was picked up by a court-side microphone. Joking aside this might end up being the highlight of nicks career. Kyrgios In doubles, he has a career-high Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have been handed a Miami Open wildcard as the race for the doubles ATP year-end No.1 heats up. Nick Kyrgios has claimed he will play the ATP Finals event with countryman Thanasi Kokkinakis after he pulled out of their doubles match at Wimbledon shortly after beating Filip One of the bigger storylines going into the men's doubles final has been which team the local crowd will get behind more. Nick Kyrgios has decided to withdraw from the men's doubles at Wimbledon. Nick Kyrgios has made an astonishing allegation on social media that the coach and trainer of the mens doubles top seeds tried to fight he and Thanasi Kokkinakis. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have progressed through to the Australian Open men's doubles semi-finals after a hell-raising quarter-final victory.. Kyrgios has won six ATP titles and has reached nine ATP finals, including a Masters 1000 final at the 2017 Cincinnati Masters.. Kyrgios will play doubles on Wednesday alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis, and on Thursday, he will compete in against Filip Krajinovi in the singles competition. Nick Kyrgios makes Thanasi Kokkinakis doubles commitment despite Wimbledon withdrawal Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have improved their doubles record to 9-1 so far in 2022. Kyrgios will play doubles on Wednesday alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis, and on Thursday, he will compete in against Filip Krajinovi in the singles competition. March 28, 2022. 10 in the world. Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios celebrate after winning the Australian Open men's doubles title. Thanasi Kokkinakis confirmed he and Nick Kyrgios wont be playing doubles together at the French Open but added he is hopeful the two could play together again at Wimbledon. Again, this is partly due to the style of doubles that each team plays, but it will certainly be of use to the Aussies. Nick Kyrgios has revealed his battle with serious depression and substance abuse in a raw social media post about mental health. 25 January 2022 Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis continue to pack the home fans in and win in doubles at Australian Open 2022. Nick Kyrgios has made an astonishing allegation on social media that the coach and trainer of the men's doubles top seeds 'tried to fight' he and Thanasi Kokkinakis. MELBOURNE, Australia Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis entered on a wild card and were dubbed the Special Ks on their wild ride to the mens doubles title at the Australian Open. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have pulled off a wildly unlikely upset in the men's doubles, sending top-seeded Croatian duo Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic home in straight sets. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis surprised everyone when the two won the Australian Open doubles this year. After delighting energised home fans with carefree and entertaining shotmaking, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios celebrated with a chest bump on match point after upsetting No. Nick Kyrgios (pictured left) has withdrawn from his doubles match with Thanasi Kokkinakis (pictured right) after advancing to the third round in the singles draw. However, Kyrgios is still alive in the doubles category with Thanasi Kokkinakis advancing into Round 3 of the Australian Open men's doubles event after beating the Croatian pair and top seed Nikola Mekti and Mate Pavi in two sets. Nick Kyrgios has ATP Tennis Nick Kyrgios Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have been eliminated from doubles after falling to the formidable duo John Isner and Hubert Hurkacz at the Miami Open.. Only hours after learning of his The Special K's show rolls on Aussie pair @NickKyrgios and @TKokkinakis defeat Ariel Behar and Gonzalo Escobar 6-4 4-6 6-4 to advance to the #AO2022 men's doubles quarterfinals. Men's doubles: Kokkinakis, Kyrgios finish wild ride with title Alex Sharp 30 January 2022 Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios, dubbed 'Special K', put on a special show to land the Australian What is Kyrgios and Kokkinakis' record in doubles? Earlier this year, 27-year-old Kyrgios became a Grand Slam champion after he and Thanasi Kokkinakis won the Australian Open men's doubles title. Aussie wildcards Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios are the Australian Open 2022 men's doubles champions. Kyrgios kokkinakis doubles. When the Spaniard and the Argentine walked in to face Australias Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, the seats were mostly full, a rarity for any doubles match, even a Grand Slam semifinal. The victory was the first by a home pairing at Melbourne Park since Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge widely known as the Woodies in 1997. Kokkinakis and Kyrgios fully deserve win. Nick Kyrgios has made an astonishing allegation on social media that the coach and trainer of the mens doubles top seeds tried to fight he and Thanasi Kokkinakis. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis battle Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the 2022 Australian Open mens doubles final.. Nick Kyrgios (left) and Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia during their men's doubles quarterfinal match against Tim Puetz of Germany and Michael Venus of New Zealand on day 9 of the (Photo by Thomas F. Starke/Getty Images) Kyrgios is playing doubles with countryman Thanasi Kokkinakis in London as the pair join Jan 19th, 2022. He won one junior Grand Slam title, the doubles title at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships with partner Nick Kyrgios, and was the runner-up The headline act? Kyrgios revealed he and Kokkinakis plan to play more tournaments together. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis battle Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the 2022 Australian Open mens doubles final.. Kyrgios has won six ATP titles and has reached nine ATP finals including a Masters 1000 final at the 2017 Cincinnati Masters. Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios, both Greek-Australian, won the mens doubles at the Australian Open on Saturday. Doubles was supposed to be about placement. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis were broken early in the second set, with Puetz and Venus taking a 3-0 lead. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis the so-called Special Ks have won the Australian Open mens doubles title with a 7-5, 6-4 win over fellow Australians Matt Ebden and Max Purcell. Nicholas Hilmy Kyrgios (/ k r i s / KIRR-ee-oss; born 27 April 1995) is an Australian professional tennis player. A tiebreak was needed, where Kyrgios and Kokkinakis claimed a crucial early mini break and used that momentum to take the set 7-6(4). Nick Kyrgios has hit out at Wimbledon's unique doubles rules, which see men's matches contested over best of five sets rather than three. Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, his close friend and fellow Australian, received a wild-card entry into the doubles draw. Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis knocked out world No.1 pairing Mate Pavic and Nikola Mektic in front of what the Croatian Wimbledon and Olympic champions said was a disrespectful crowd. 30-0 comes around fast. Kyrgios and best mate Thanasi Kokkinakis sensationally knocked out Australian Open no.1 seeded doubles pairing Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic on Friday night in front of a raucous Melbourne crowd. Winning your home countrys slam with your long time friend is going to mean a lot to the guy. Kyrgios reputation only heightens the singularity of his doubles victory with Kokkinakis. Nick Kyrgios can finally call himself a Grand Slam champion. Close this dialog window Share & More To say they were thrilled would be an understatement. Share Email. The two players, called the Special Ks, beat Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell, who are also Australians, with scores of 7-5 and 6-4. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have progressed through to the Australian Open men's doubles semi-finals after a hell-raising quarter-final victory. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis thrill another packed home crowd as they reach the Australian Open men's doubles semi-finals. Kyrgios has won six ATP titles and has reached nine ATP finals, including a Masters 1000 final at the 2017 Cincinnati Masters.. Aussie wildcards Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios are the Australian Open 2022 men's doubles champions. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have taken the 2022 Australian Open by storm with their men's doubles partnership delighting fans in the stands and on couches. Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios, both Greek-Australian, won the mens doubles at the Australian Open on Saturday. Kyrgios will play doubles on Wednesday alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis, and on Thursday, he will compete in against Filip Krajinovi in the singles competition. [WC] Kokkinakis/Kyrgios d. Ebden/Purcell 7-5 6-4. Kokkinakis and Kyrgios targeted his service games and broke in each set, which was the difference in the end. Watching Kyrgios play, cracked rackets seem to resemble on-court therapy; a way of shouting at the void and finally hearing a response. Australian tennis players Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have beaten the top seeds in a huge upset in round two of the mens doubles at the Australian Open. Nick Kyrgios has made an astonishing allegation on social media that the coach and trainer of the mens doubles top seeds tried to fight he and Thanasi Kokkinakis. The unseeded finalists upset Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will also be playing doubles together at the Miami Masters as the tournament organizers have awarded them a wildcard. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are through to an all-Aussie doubles final, defeating third-seeded pair Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers in straight sets, 7-6(4), 6-4. As a junior, Kokkinakis was ranked as high as No. Winning your home countrys slam with your long time friend is going to mean a lot to the guy. Nick Kyrgios won his first grand slam title with close friend Thanasi Kokkinakis in the men's doubles at the Australian Open.. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis have enjoyed a brilliant run at Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis clinched a maiden Grand Slam title as they beat fellow Australians Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open. Tennis News ATP Tennis Thanasi Kokkinakis confirmed he and Nick Kyrgios won't be playing doubles together at the French Open but added he is hopeful the two could play together again 4-min read. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have continued their thrilling run at Australian Open 2022, advancing to the mens doubles quarterfinals. Close this dialog window Share & 1 seeds Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in straight sets in the second round of doubles at the Australian Open Friday. They capped a remarkable night for Australian tennis Nicholas Hilmy Kyrgios (/ k r i s / KIRR-ee-oss; born 27 April 1995) is an Australian professional tennis player. The 'Special Ks' fought their way into the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over 15th seeds Ariel Behar and Gonzalo Escobar in Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are the 2022 Australian Open Men's Doubles Champions! Kyrgios has been in good form on grass this season. The duo have hit 76 aces thus far, while Granollers and Zeballos have hit 10. Doubles was supposed to be about placement. Therefore, when the two decided to play the Wimbledon doubles, it looked like another grand slam was coming their way. By Sacha Mirzabegian. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis have changed the face of doubles both on and off the court revolutionising tactics in just two weeks. So does 40-0, and three championship point. Kyrgios won the Australian Open doubles title alongside Kokkinakis but flagged after defeating Krajinovic his singles charge might have to take priority at Wimbledon this year. Nick Kyrgios (right) and Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia hold their trophy aloft after defeating compatriots Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the men's doubles final at the Australian Kyrgios and Kokkinakis have the edge in generating free points off of serve. In fact, the racket was coming from an Australian Open men's doubles quarterfinal. Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios have registered a major upset in the Australian Open men's doubles tournament, taking down the top-ranked pair. What began last week as two mates having a good 08 Australian Open 2021. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis likely won't play together at Wimbledon since there is used the best-of-five-sets format in doubles. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis -- the so-called Special Ks -- have won the Australian Open men's doubles title with a 7-5, 6-4 win over fellow Australians Matt Ebden and Max The Australian wildcards eliminated No.15 seeds Ariel Behar of Uruguay and Gonzalo Escobar of Ecuador in third-round action at Melbourne Park today. Extended highlights as Kokkinakis and Kyrgios take on Granollers and Zeballos in the semifinals of the men's doubles at the Australian Open 2022. Kyrgios, ever the showman, dribbled a tennis ball and squirted a water bottle between an officials legs. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have secured the Australian Open men's doubles title after defeating fellow Aussies Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena. ATP Tennis Nick Kyrgios revealed he was threatened by a coach Kyrgios and Kokkinakis have changed the face of doubles both on and off the court revolutionising tactics in just two weeks. Love or loathe them, Nick Kyrgios and Thanis Kokkinakis have put doubles tennis on the map. Tennis News: The "Special Ks" show will have one final episode at the Australian Open after Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis progressed to the men's doubles fin With the crowd once again whipped into a frenzy, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis edge closer to an appearance in the men's doubles decider with a three-set win in the last eight. The antics of the rowdy crowd on hand to watch Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis pull off a surprise upset in the Australian Open men's doubles have come into focus again. Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios on Saturday became the first wild cards in the Open Era to win the mens doubles title at the Australian Open. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis entered on a wild card and were dubbed the Special Ks on their wild ride to the mens doubles title at the Australian Open. Melbourne, Australia, 30 January 2022 | Darren Parkin From childhood friends to Grand Slam winners, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios have written a magical chapter in Australian tennis this past fortnight. A packed and raucous Rod Laver Arena roared Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis into the mens doubles final at the Australian Open. The victory was the first by a home pairing at Melbourne Park since Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge widely known as the Woodies in 1997. I Kokkinakis captured his first ATP title in Adelaide, before he became a Grand Slam after winning the Australian Open doubles title with Kyrgios. The Australian pairing were due to compete in the competition but have pulled out and MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis entered on a wild card and were dubbed the Special Ks on their wild ride to the men's doubles title at the Australian The victory was the first by a home pairing at Melbourne Park since Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge widely known as the Woodies in 1997. But their contest albeit cut short will always be remembered for Kyrgios sensational trash-talking that was picked up by a court-side microphone. The Special Ks run at the Miami Open has come to an end in the semi-finals, with Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis defeated 4-6, 3-6 by Hubert Hurkacz and John Isner on Friday. Source: News Limited. The team dubbed 'The Special Ks' Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis completed a dream Saturday for Australian tennis by winning the men's doubles title in Melbourne. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis he so-called Special Ks have won the Australian Open mens doubles title with a 7-5, 6-4 win over fellow Australians Matt Ebden and Max Purcell. Nick Krygios and his partner Thanasi Kokkinakis have withdrawn from the Wimbledon men's doubles. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis have helped bring huge crowds to the doubles competitions after winning the Australian Open dramatically. Kokkinakis & Kyrgios beat Ebden & Purcell 7-5 6-4 to win the Australian Open men's doubles So, Kyrgios will serve it out. The Australian doubles act offer one of the wildest rides in tennis but it remains to be seen how they will be received on the genteel lawns of SW19 Australian Open doubles champions Nick Kyrgios won the Australian Open doubles title alongside Kokkinakis but flagged after defeating Krajinovic his singles charge might have to take priority at Wimbledon this year. This was an Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are into the Australian Open mens doubles final with a 7-6(4) 6-4 win over Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos. Tennis fans turned on their televisions expecting the Hulk but getting Bruce Banner. 12:46, Dan Austin. Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios kept up his usual cheekiness on the court by asking the chair umpire to weigh in on a crucial gym question. ATP Tennis. Locker room footage has emerged of the aftermath of an altercation in which Nick Kyrgios claims he was threatened. In singles, his career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. Rechts beidhndige Rckhand Trainer. Nick Kyrgios has sensationally claimed he was threatened with a fight after his doubles upset at the Australian Open on Friday. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have progressed through to the Australian Open men's doubles semi-finals after a hell-raising quarter-final victory. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis' doubles campaign rolls on at raucous Kia Arena Joshua Mayne 24-01-2022 4 min read An unlikely semi-final berth, an uncontrollable crowd, and an unhinged post The two players, called the Special Ks, beat Matthew Ebden and The Aussie wildcards eliminated top-seeded Croatians Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic 7-6(8) 6-3 in an entertaining encounter at Kia Arena. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis he so-called Special Ks have won the Australian Open mens doubles title with a 7-5, 6-4 win over fellow Australians Matt Ebden and Max Purcell. Sports Sunday Sport Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis were singles rivals early in their career as weel as doubles partners. MELBOURNE, Australia . Updated 29/01/2022 at 05:57 GMT-7. Kyrgios revealed he and Kokkinakis plan to play more tournaments together. Kokkinakis responded to Kyrgios: That Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares Australian Open hopes ended in the third round of the mens doubles but Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis continued their crowd-pleasing run. Nick Kyrgios said a coach and trainer of Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic threatened to fight after their doubles match at the Australian Open on Friday. Close this dialog window Share & More Thanasi Kokkinakis has warned Nick Kyrgios he cannot spit 'too much' after the Aussie took aim at a spectator during his five-set victory over Paul Jubb on Wednesday. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis he so-called Special Ks have won the Australian Open mens doubles title with a 7-5, 6-4 win over fellow Australians Matt Ebden and Max Purcell. With a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Matt Ebden and Max Purcell on Saturday, the long-time friends became the first home-grown pairing to win the mens doubles title here since 13 was achieved on 24 October 2016. Kokkinakis and Kyrgios are the first all-Australian mens doubles champions at the Australian Open since Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde triumphed in 1997. However, Kyrgios is still alive in the doubles category with Thanasi Kokkinakis advancing into Round 3 of the Australian Open men's doubles event after beating the Croatian pair and top seed In singles, his career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis entered on a wild card and were dubbed the Special Ks on their wild ride to the mens doubles title at the Australian Open. Nick Kyrgios won his first grand slam title with close friend Thanasi Kokkinakis in the mens doubles at the Australian Open.. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis have enjoyed a brilliant run at Melbourne Park, carried to the final by a wave of raucous support, and it culminated in a 7-5 6-4 victory over fellow Australians Matt Ebden and Max Purcell in front of a packed crowd on Rod 'Special K,' otherwise known as Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis. Both Kyrgios and Kokkinakis have never won a doubles Grand Slam title, but have a single ATP title each with different partners. Melbourne, Australia, 30 January 2022 | Darren Parkin From childhood friends to Grand Slam winners, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios have written a magical chapter in Australian tennis this past fortnight. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis clinched a maiden Grand Slam title as they beat fellow Australians Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open. With a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Matt Nick Kyrgios said a coach and trainer of Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic threatened to fight after their doubles match at the Australian Open on Friday. Nick Kyrgios has revealed his battle with serious depression and substance abuse in a raw social media post about mental health. This finals run has been different though. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis entered on a wild card and were dubbed the Special Ks on their wild ride to the mens doubles title at the Australian Open. [WC] Kokkinakis/Kyrgios d. Ebden/Purcell 7-5 6-4. The Australian Open mens doubles final will be an all-Australian affair, after semi-final wins from Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, and Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell. With both Australians out of the singles after Kyrgios defeat to World No. Kyrgios and long-time friend Thanasi Kokkinakis created, and then basked in, a fervent atmosphere as they made a shock run to the doubles title, beating top seeds Nikola Mektic and Mate Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have emerged as a possible Davis Cup doubles option for Lleyton Hewitt after continuing their hot streak at the Australian Open.. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have recorded a sensational second-round victory in the Australian Open 2022 mens doubles competition. So far the 2022 season is shaping up to be a great one for Nick Kyrgios after he was part of the winning team at the Australian Open earlier this year but his success isnt his alone as became the doubles champion with fellow Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis and theyre now both through to the semi-finals of the Miami Open. 08 Australian Open 2021. Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios are the first wild cards in the Open Era to win the mens doubles title at the Australian Open. Jan 21st, 2022. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis likely won't play together at Wimbledon since there is used the best-of-five-sets format in doubles. With a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Matt Ebden and Max Purcell on Saturday, the long-time friends became the first home-g 13 was achieved on 24 October 2016. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis entered on a wild card and were dubbed the Special Ks on their wild ride to the mens doubles title at the Australian Open. Nick Kyrgios, who's into the Wimbledon third round with a businesslike win, has withdrawn from his doubles bid with Thanasi Kokkinakis to aim at singles glory. Nick Kyrgios rated his first grand slam title as the highlight of his career after rolling off the couch to lift the Australian Open mens doubles trophy.. Kyrgios received a wild card into the tournament with his childhood friend Thanasi Kokkinakis and the pair rode a wave of raucous support all the way to the end.. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis didn't play Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, nicknamed the "Special Ks" as juniors, entertained the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena with a 7-5 6-4 victory under the lights. ATP Tennis Nick Kyrgios revealed he was threatened by a coach and trainer following his and Thanasi Kokkinakis doubles win at the Australian Open. The "Special Ks" show at the Australian Open ended on a high after Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis claimed their first major title by defeating compatriots Max Purcell and Matt Kyrgios and Kokkinakis are clearly having fun on the court, but they are serious about wanting to go all the way in the event. MORE: All the scores from Day 9 at AO 2022 The The Australians went on to win the match 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to reach their first ever career major semifinal. The Australian won the men's doubles at the It just meant that the two had it in them to win doubles matches at the highest level. Australian duo Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have suffered their first loss as a men's doubles pairing in 2022. Joking aside this might end up being the highlight of nicks career. Jan 28th, 2022. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are the 2022 Australian Open Men's Doubles Champions!