Kyrgios clarifies doubles future with Kokkinakis after Aus Open win

Josh Thomas

Kyrgios clarifies doubles future with Kokkinakis after Aus Open win image

Despite winning the Australian Open men's doubles on Saturday , Nick Kyrgios admits he won't be competing regularly in the format with Thanasi Kokkinakis in 2022. 

The electric pairing beat fellow Aussies Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the decider after a fairytale doubles run that saw the unseeded duo upset the first and third seeds. 

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis managed to attract lively crowds over the past fortnight on their way to unexpected silverware. 

While the duo enjoyed themselves on court, Kyrgios has clarified he won't be playing men's doubles regularly this year with his focus still seemingly on singles. 

"I'm not playing the French, and I'm not playing Wimby doubles. Maybe just US (Open) and then (ATP) Finals," Kyrgios said in his post-match press conference. 

"There aren't many people that I would call close friends to me, and Thanasi is right up there. I would do anything for the guy.

"I have won some titles, feels good, singles, but this one ranks top, for some reason."


Kyrgios' admission was apparently news to Kokkinakis, who joked he'll need to find a new partner for the French Open and Wimbledon. 

Kokkinakis was also quick to hose down comparisons to the record-breaking Bryan brothers as the Aussie duo relish the chance to stun a few more people at the ATP Finals later in the year. 

"That's not going to be us. I mean, we aren't the Bryan brothers. What they did is incredible. I don't think that's us." Kokkinakis said.

"Goes to show when we play together and we are locked in, anything is possible.

"We hope to play a bit more this year. We definitely don't play traditional doubles.

"We didn't expect to make ATP Finals especially after playing one tournament for the year together.

"It's pretty f***ing crazy, really. Yeah, we'll rock up for sure. See what happens. I think everyone is going to want to beat us, but that's fine. I don't think anything changes."

Josh Thomas