In an attempt to repeat their 2022 success in the upcoming Grand Slam, Australian athletes Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios will team up again to play in the Australian Open doubles this 2025 season.
Two years ago, the two defeated fellow Australians Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden in the final to win their first major title together. The fans have shown a great deal of attention and admiration for the exciting style of play from both athletes.
Furthermore, Kyrgios has a chance to improve his fitness after recent injuries. He has only participated in one singles circuit match in the last two years due to knee, foot, and wrist concerns.
In an interview with the media, Kokkinakis expressed his excitement about this comeback. He declared: “Everyone loved it last time, we loved it, it was so much fun… It’s definitely not going to be the priority for us [but] we feel like we owe it to people to get back out there and have some fun. It’s not something we’ve practiced, but singles is definitely the goal.”
He added: “If you have a big five-setter, with all due respect, the last thing you want to do is go out and play doubles the next day, but we’ll play it by ear and see how it goes.”
Kyrgios then stated: “It’s going to be great for tennis, great for fans in Australia, fans all over the world…. He’s a different cat. Obviously has a different sort of energy about him and he’s a hell of a player, so I think people are going to love having him back.”
“It’s been a long time coming. I think he’s been ready for a while now to play, but he wanted to make sure he’s really ready before he steps back, so hopefully he can stay healthy,” he said.
Source: Eurosport