Australian tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis makes shock confession about his sporting career following another knee injury
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis makes shock confession about his sporting career following another knee injury

Daily Mail  

Thanasi Kokkinakis made a shocking confession about his tennis career recently as he admitted he thought about giving it all up. The Australian Open champ, 28, who has been plagued by several career-halting injuries over the years, revealed in Stellar's Sunday edition he 'thought about quitting a few times'. Thanasi Kokkinakis, 28, made a shocking confession about his tennis career recently as he admitted he thought about giving it all up Add his struggle to be competitive to his numerous injuries over the years, and Kokkinakis said he found himself wondering if he could make it as a tennis champ. The Australian Open champ, 28, who has been plagued by several career-halting injuries over the years, revealed in Stellar's Sunday edition he 'thought about quitting a few times' Kokkinakis eventually soldiered on for one more game, but at 5-2 down limped across to tell Pouille there was no way he could continue.

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Nick Kyrgios emotional after wrist injury setback at Indian Wells: ‘A bit heartbreaking’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Nick Kyrgios emotional after wrist injury setback at Indian Wells: ‘A bit heartbreaking’

New York Times  

Nick Kyrgios broke down in tears at Indian Wells, Calif. on Thursday night as he was forced to retire injured from his first-round match at the BNP Paribas Open against Botic Van de Zandschulp. GO DEEPER 'The knee beat me': Del Potro on injury hell before final match And Kyrgios said in the interview room on Thursday night that his …

Thanasi Kokkinakis has pectoral surgery in bid to end 'mental and physical torture'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Thanasi Kokkinakis has pectoral surgery in bid to end 'mental and physical torture'

ABC  

Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis is recovering from an operation he hopes will put an end to the "mental and physical torture" he's been suffering with a long-standing pectoral injury. The 28-year-old Davis Cup player posted a photograph on social media on Thursday, showing him in hospital after the procedure, while he also admitted that he was facing his "toughest …

Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis undergoes surgery for pectoral injury
1 month ago

Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis undergoes surgery for pectoral injury

The Hindu  

Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis said he has undergone surgery in a bid to resolve a lingering pectoral injury. The 28-year-old aggravated the problem in his five-sets loss to Jack Draper in the Australian Open second round on January 15 and then retired injured midway through a doubles match while partnering Nick Kyrgios the following day. Probably my toughest challenge to date,” …

Nick Kyrgios says his Australian Open loss might have been his last singles match in Melbourne
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — 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. “I mean, realistically, I can’t really see myself probably playing singles again …

Kyrgios, struggling with fitness, included in Australia’s Davis Cup squad
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyrgios, struggling with fitness, included in Australia’s Davis Cup squad

The Hindu  

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been unexpectedly included in Australia’s team for its Davis Cup clash against Sweden at the end of the month. The 29-year-old was selected by captain Lleyton Hewitt alongside world number eight Alex de Minaur, Jordan Thompson and Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Australian line-up for the clash in Stockholm on January 31 and February 1. …

Nick Kyrgios says tennis integrity ‘awful’ after doping scandals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nick Kyrgios says tennis integrity ‘awful’ after doping scandals

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios lashed out on Saturday at what he believes is the lenient treatment of world tennis number one Italian Jannik Sinner for a failed drug test and said integrity in the sport was “awful”. “Tennis integrity right now, and everyone knows it, but no one wants to speak about it -- it’s awful,” said the Australian. With former women’s …

'Tennis integrity right now is awful' - Nick Kyrgios questions ITIA over Sinner-Swiatkek's doping ban escape
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Tennis integrity right now is awful' - Nick Kyrgios questions ITIA over Sinner-Swiatkek's doping ban escape

India TV News  

Nick Kyrigos launched a fresh attack on the ITIA for their stance over recent doping scandals in tennis. The Australian star also criticised the top players Jannilk Sinner and Iga Swiatek for their escape from doping bans that rocked the tennis world in 2024. He is currently featuring in the Brisbane Open, the first ATP tournament of the 2025 season, …

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis: ‘Special Ks’ set to reunite for doubles at the Australian Open
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis: ‘Special Ks’ set to reunite for doubles at the Australian Open

CNN  

CNN — Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will reunite to play doubles at the 2025 Australian Open, three years after they lifted the title together. Nicknamed the ‘Special Ks,’ Kyrgios and Kokkinakis defeated fellow Australians Max Purcell and Matt Ebden in the final in 2022, the culmination of a thrilling two weeks during which the doubles pair were one of …

Nick Kyrgios announces return to tennis at Brisbane International after two-year absence
4 months, 1 week ago

Nick Kyrgios announces return to tennis at Brisbane International after two-year absence

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios says he will make a return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International beginning December 29 after playing only one ATP Tour match in more than two years. READ | Frances Tiafoe fined $120,000 for cursing at chair umpire at Shanghai Masters, avoids suspension Also stating his intentions to play in the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne, Kyrgios …

Nick Kyrgios set to return to tennis in Brisbane next month with plans for 2025 Australian Open
4 months, 1 week ago

Nick Kyrgios set to return to tennis in Brisbane next month with plans for 2025 Australian Open

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Nick Kyrgios says he will make a return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International beginning Dec. 29 after playing only one ATP Tour match in more than two years. Also stating his intentions to play in the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne, Kyrgios said he’s planning to compete in the World Tennis League exhibition event in …

How tennis injuries affect players’ money and rankings – and why
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How tennis injuries affect players’ money and rankings – and why

New York Times  

WIMBLEDON — Eventually, Paula Badosa couldn’t hold it together anymore. “If I open up and I talk about it, everyone calls me a spoiled brat for getting paid to just play a match,” Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis, one of the tour’s unluckiest players when it comes to injuries, said on the first Wednesday of the tournament after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime to …

Kyrgios confirms he won’t compete at the Australian Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Kyrgios confirms he won’t compete at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he won’t compete at the Australian Open next month because of ongoing injury concerns. The 28-year-old Australian said on social media he’ll miss the Grand Slam for a second straight year and did not put a timeline on his return from a lingering wrist injury. Kyrgios, whose name was absent from the entry …

Unranked Australian Nick Kyrgios admits everything has to go right for a successful return to tennis
1 year, 4 months ago

Unranked Australian Nick Kyrgios admits everything has to go right for a successful return to tennis

ABC  

Nick Kyrgios concedes "the stars have to align a little bit" for him to make a successful comeback after more than a year out of professional tennis. While the 2022 Wimbledon finalist maintains he is hungry for a return, Kyrgios is now unranked after being sidelined since September last year with knee and wrist issues. Nick Kyrgios World tennis rankings …

Nick Kyrgios draws inspiration from NBA, says tennis ‘needs more team environment’
1 year, 8 months ago

Nick Kyrgios draws inspiration from NBA, says tennis ‘needs more team environment’

Hindustan Times  

Nick Kyrgios has been an outspoken character on the tennis tour for several years now, also one of the most persistent individuals when it comes to arguing for player welfare. Australia tennis player Nick Kyrgios Kyrgios became one of the most recent new additions to the Professional Tennis Players’ Association, or the PTPA, which is a joint venture from some …

Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open, will have knee surgery
2 years, 2 months ago

Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open, will have knee surgery

Live Mint  

A “devastated” Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open on Monday — the day before he was scheduled to play his first-round singles match — because of an injured left knee that needs arthroscopic surgery. Kyrgios, a 27-year-old from Australia, was the runner-up to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon last year in singles and teamed with good friend Thanasi Kokkinakis …

Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open, will have knee surgery
2 years, 2 months ago

Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open, will have knee surgery

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — A “devastated” Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open on Monday — the day before he was scheduled to play his first-round singles match — because of an injured left knee that needs arthroscopic surgery. Kyrgios, a 27-year-old from Australia, was the runner-up to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon last year in singles and teamed with good …

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open 2023 with knee injury
2 years, 2 months ago

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open 2023 with knee injury

The Hindu  

An “extremely disappointed” Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the Australian Open on Monday — the day before he was scheduled to play his first-round singles match — because of an injured knee that needs arthroscopic surgery. Kyrgios, a 27-year-old from Australia, was the runner-up to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon last year in singles and teamed with good friend Thanasi Kokkinakis …

Thanasi Kokkinakis on Nick Kyrgios' relationship with Costeen Hatzi
3 years ago

Thanasi Kokkinakis on Nick Kyrgios' relationship with Costeen Hatzi

Daily Mail  

Tennis champ Thanasi Kokkinakis has revealed his best mate Nick Kyrgios may be leaving his 'bad boy' reputation behind. Thanasi, 25, said on Nova FM's Fitzy & Wippa on Thursday he had to celebrate the pair's astonishing doubles victory at the Australian Open alone because Nick wanted to spend time with his new girlfriend Costeen Hatzi. The Special Ks: Thanasi, …

Nick Kyrgios makes locker room 'fight' claim after winning Australian Open doubles match with Thanasi Kokkinakis
3 years, 2 months ago

Nick Kyrgios makes locker room 'fight' claim after winning Australian Open doubles match with Thanasi Kokkinakis

ABC  

According to Nick Kyrgios, tennis is a "soft" sport. Key points: Kyrgios and Kokkinakis defeated top seeds Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić in the men's doubles Kyrgios claims members of the Croatians' support team threatened them with violence after the match Pavić says he was unimpressed with the crowd behaviour during their loss Kyrgios made the assertion while claiming he …

Support of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic Stuns Thanasi Kokkinakis after First Title
3 years, 2 months ago

Support of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic Stuns Thanasi Kokkinakis after First Title

News 18  

Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis said he was shocked Sunday to receive messages of support from tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer after breaking through for his first professional title. Home favourite Kokkinakis claimed the first ATP title Saturday after downing Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in three sets in the Adelaide International final. It’s good having support from two legends of the …

Nick Kyrgios examines resiliency, ponders ATP future
3 years, 7 months ago

Nick Kyrgios examines resiliency, ponders ATP future

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios says tennis drove him into a dark place long before Naomi Osaka raised mental health issues and the Australian star ponders his ATP future with increasing uncertainty. They don't really receive hateful messages," Kyrgios said. - Kyrgios praises Ruud - Kyrgios praised Casper Ruud, who won three European clay titles the past three weeks, even after tweeting the …

Australian Open 2021: Tearful Thanasi Kokkinakis Ends Six-year Victory Wait at Home Grand Slam
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021: Tearful Thanasi Kokkinakis Ends Six-year Victory Wait at Home Grand Slam

News 18  

Thanasi Kokkinakis completed an emotional victory over Kwon Soon-woo of South Korea in the Australian Open first round on Tuesday, his first win at his home Grand Slam since 2015. Kokkinakis, who beat Roger Federer in Miami in 2018, missed last year’s Australian Open due to glandular fever which caused him to lose 10 kilograms in weight. Kokkinakis received a …

Australian tennis star wins Australian Open match wearing a $6 Kmart shirt
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian tennis star wins Australian Open match wearing a $6 Kmart shirt

Daily Mail  

An Australian tennis star claimed an emotional first round win at the Australian Open while wearing a black $6 shirt from Kmart. Thanasi Kokkinakis donned the budget shirt during his match against South Korea's Soon-woo, winning in straight sets of 6-4 6-1 6-1 on Tuesday evening. Pictured: Thanasi Kokkinakis wearing a $6 t-shirt from Kmart during his Australian Open match …

Tough scheduling takes toll on top players
7 years, 6 months ago

Tough scheduling takes toll on top players

China Daily  

Maria Sharapova practices at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sunday ahead of this week's US Open at Flushing Meadows. Five top 11 men's players are among those who have said they will miss the year's final Grand Slam this week at Flushing Meadows: former world No 1 Djokovic, Andy Murray, 2016 champion Wawrinka, …

Roger Federer got hurt how?!
9 years ago

Roger Federer got hurt how?!

CNN  

Story highlights Federer thinks he got hurt running bath for kids Plays in Miami after knee surgery Fully supports equal pay Surprised at Maria Sharapova revelation CNN — When Roger Federer suffered a left knee injury that would later require surgery, the million dollar question was: How did tennis’ biggest star get hurt? “Very simple movement, probably a movement I’ve …

Tennis match-fixing: Thanasi Kokkinakis reveals he was offered to fix matches via social media
9 years, 2 months ago

Tennis match-fixing: Thanasi Kokkinakis reveals he was offered to fix matches via social media

ABC  

Australian young gun Thanasi Kokkinakis has revealed he has been approached to fix tennis matches. In the wake of the release of a BBC-Buzzfeed report that alleged widespread corruption in the sport, the 19-year-old said he had been offered bribes by "randoms" on social media to lose. "Not face-to-face, but on social media you read some stuff on your Facebook …

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