News about Thanasi Kokkinakis

Cult hero Rohan Bopanna,43, breaks two world records as he wins the Australian Open men's doubles title with Aussie Matthew Ebden

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 27, 2024
After beating Italian duo Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6 (7-0) 7-5 in a Saturday night final at Rod Laver Arena, Ebden characterized his partner as a "champion and a soldier."

Why Matthew Ebden, a local boy, is hoping that history will not repeat itself in the Australian Open men's doubles final

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 27, 2024
Matthew Ebden (pictured left) of the local hopes is determined that his destiny will not repeat itself as he steps onto Rod Laver Arena with Rohan Bopanna (right) in the Australian Open men's doubles final on Saturday night. In the final contested by fellow Aussies Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis at Melbourne Park two years ago, Ebden and Max Purcell were stunned.

Could Nick Kyrgios ditch Australia for GREECE!? As he meets with arch rival Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne, the tennis star admits to a bombshell defection

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 25, 2024
Kyrgios, 28, was born in Canberra to a Greek father and a Malaysian mother, and he has represented Australia since being a young child in Canberra. Throughout his rollercoaster career, the dynamic tennis legend has had a love-hate relationship with the Australian public, with his antics dividing opinion around the globe.

Daniil Medvedev's Australian Open match finishes at 3.40 a.m., and the world No.3 can't believe any fans stayed around

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 18, 2024
Medvedev (left and right) and Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori (inset) didn't make it into the courtroom at Rod Laver Arena until after 11 p.m., with the Russian saying he was ill before the game even started.

As he seeks success at the Australian Open, world No.16 Ben Shelton admits that he can't avoids "hearing when I sleep at night."

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2024
On Wednesday, the 21-year-old defeated local talent Christopher O'Connell and was surrounded by applause for the way the Australian crowd embraced their countryman.

Thanasi Kokkinakis admits he faced JUNKIES at Crown Casino during a thrilling five-setter that resulted in a tiebreak victory

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 16, 2024
After announcing a run in with 'junkies' at Crown Casino in Melbourne on Tuesday, Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis (pictured left and right) stunned audiences on Tuesday. It came after a dramatic loss in five sets over veteran Andy Murray at Melbourne Park.

After a fan favorite was involved in yet another thrilling match, Thanasi Kokkinakis makes a gruesome admission at the Australian Open 2024

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 16, 2024
He was determined not to make it three painful losses on the trot at his home grand slam, defeating Sebastian Ofner in five sets to advance to the second round of this year's tournament. The grueling four hour, 18 minute five-setter, coming back from a two-sets-to-one deficit, brought out the best out of Australia.

After seeing mate Thanasi Kokkinakis banish Australian Open demons and win in a five-set thriller, Nick Kyrgios holds a two-word celebration

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 16, 2024
Murray, a year after losing to Murray, a five-time runner, by a mile, Murray beat Austrian Sebastian Ofner 7-6 (7-8) 6-1 (10-8) in front of a raucous Kia Arena crowd. In the process, the 27-year-old teed up a thrilling match with 13th seed Grigor Dimitrov, who beat Marton Fucsovic earlier on Tuesday.

White on! Costeen Hatzi and the Australian Open are dazzling in monochrome as they assist their colleagues

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 15, 2024
Fans of tennis have flocked to Melbourne to celebrate the 2024 Australian Open. A group of fashionable WAGs was ecstatic about their friends from the sidelines, amid the heaviness. The wives and girlfriends of the sport stars of the sport were stunned in white as they arrived for a Bondi Sands function at QT Rooftop on Monday.

Andy Murray crashes OUT of the Australian Open in the first round, losing in straight sets to Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry in Melbourne

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 15, 2024
MIKE DICKSON of MELBOURNE, the five-time finalist at Melbourne Park, went down 6-4 6-2 6-2 in two hours and 24 minutes against Argentina's number 30 seed Tomas Martin Etecheverry in a similar way to the blazing resistance of twelve months ago. With a long, lingering wave to the crowd, he left the courthouse. Murray came back to win over Matteo Bertini and Thanasi Kokkinakis a year ago, but the Argentinian could not muster a response to his incredibly strong yet hardly decisive game.

Daily Mail Australia previews all 21 local candidates competing in the 2024 Australian Open, from our top ten hopes to the wildcards trying to make history

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 13, 2024
The Australian Open comes a day early in 2024, with tennis fans taking a day off on Sunday to see how many Australians have won a spot in the Australian Open main draw, who are opponents, and how likely they will progress beyond the first rounds.

From Alex de Minaur to Thanasi Kokkinakis, we take a look at the love lives and luxurious lifestyles of the Australian Open winners

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 11, 2024
In the downhill battle under Grand Slam, a strong pack of homegrown talent is aiming for victory. The Daily Mail Australia looks at the WAGs and jet-set lifestyles that people live off the court, including world No.10 Alex de Minaur (pictured left), former men's doubles grand slam champion Thanasi Kokkinakis, and rising star Jordan Thompson (pictured right).

Alex de Minaur, a local, gets a surprise as the Australian Open draws are announced - here's who will face the Australian Open for the first time

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 11, 2024
As he was dealt a tough first-round opponent on Thursday, local hope Alex de Minaur (left) will have to be at his best from the start at his home Grand Slam. Daria Saville (right) of Australia will face Magadela Frech (left) to kick off her campaign, with the Pole ranked 72nd in the world.

Despite significant rule changes, the Australian Open can't prevent matches from finishing as late as 4 a.m

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 10, 2024
After Andy Murray's epic win over Thanasi Kokkinakis (pictorial left) who finished after 4 a.m. last year, he branded the Open schedule a 'farce,' and fans could be in for more of the same when the Grand Slam begins on Sunday.

Why tennis balls are leaving Australian Open stars FURIOUS as players blame them for causing serious injuries

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2024
Some of the top names in tennis have raised questions over the balls used in the Australian Open, claiming that they are to blame for an increase in injuries to elite players. For some time, players have been questioning the quality of the balls, but their annoyances have grown more acute ahead of the first major of the year. Zizou Bergs last year spoke out about the constant changing of balls and the negative effects that the sport has on players.

At the Australian Open, tennis legend Pat Cash blasts 'out of control' crowds as a documentary sheds a light on the Grand Slam's shadowy side

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2024
After a line of celebrities slammed drunk and rowdy fans in recent years, Crowd's behavior at the Australian Open has been put into focus, with tennis legend Pat Cash expressing his doubts. The Australian great is one of the stars of a forthcoming documentary that explores how the Grand Slam's message to the world regarding Australia is often far from a great advertisement for the country.

Thanasi Kokkinakis blames 'lemons' for shock first-round defeat in his home tournament - as his Australian Open preparation takes another big hit

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 8, 2024
After winning the Adelaide International last year, the 27-year-old suffered in his second straight first-round loss this year, leaving him in danger of being underdoged for his home Grand Slam, which begins on Sunday.

As he was spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, Thanasi Kokkinakis ignited rumors that he has split with model girlfriend Hannah Dal Sasso

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 25, 2023
After six months, Thanasi Kokkinakis has caused rumors that he and his girlfriend Hannah Dal Sasso have split. According to The Herald Sun, the Australian tennis pro was recently seen on celebrity dating app Raya. The rumors came just days after Thanasi, 27, was seen at Piper-Heidsieck Summer of Tennis in Melbourne with his content creator girlfriend by his side.

Nick Kyrgios, a tennis expert, has resigned after struggling to qualify for the second year in a row

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 11, 2023
Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal from a second straight Australian Open tournament has fuelled rumors that the Australian superstar will never return to the courthouse. The 28-year-old had a good 2022 season, winning the Australian Open doubles against Novak Djokovic and beating him in the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic and winning the Australian Open doubles with good friend Thanasi Kokkinakis.

With a VERY racy nightclub snapshot with girlfriend Costeen Hatzi in Los Angeles, Nick Kyrgios wagging: 'Keep it PG, guys.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 27, 2023
The Australian tennis star's playing future is uncertain as he returns to full fitness, but he isn't about to let his injury woes drag him down, as his latest social media posting confirms this. During a night out at a Los Angeles nightclub, Kyrgios, 28, posted a snapshot of himself licking Hatzi's neck, but Thanasi Kokkinakis, his good friend and fellow tennis player, suggested the overt romantic movement was a little too much.

Nick Kyrgios is slammed by fans after he LICKS girlfriend Costeen during a wild night of partying - and even his doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis questions his taste on social media

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
Nick Kyrgios is no stranger to controversy. And on Sunday, the Australian tennis celebrity caused a lot of boos after posting a snapshot of him and girlfriend Costeen Hatzi packing on Instagram. In the picture, Nick is seen shamelessly licking Hatzi as the couple embrace in what appears to be a packed nightclub.

As the couple returns to Melbourne after travelling the world for six months, meet the influencer girlfriend of Australian tennis pro Thanasi Kokkinakis

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 8, 2023
She recently returned from a six-month absence on the international tennis circuit with her new tennis star boyfriend Thanasi Kokkinakis. Hannah Dal Sasso, a Melbourne influencer, is a leading contender for Melbourne's most coveted new tennis WAG title. Hannah, who runs Styled by Mim, has over 30K followers on Instagram and is best known for posting pictures of herself modeling racy outfits.

Marc Polmans breaks his silence after smashing a ball into the umpire's FACE in a rare moment in China as an Australian tennis star admits to losing a match point

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 4, 2023
After the incident in which he squandered his second match point in a two-hour, 34-minute match with Italian Stefano Napolitano on Tuesday, World No. 140 Polmans was immediately disqualified. He was favored 7-6 (7-3) 6-6 (6-6) and made a comeback to the net. When the ball bounced back towards him, he smashed it, and the ball shot from near range into the face of British official Ben Anderson.

Jack Draper's career is off to a promising start in Davis Cup history after defeating Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets, while Dan Evans upset Australian number one Alex de Minaur to put GB up a slim lead against Australia

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2023
Jack Draper's stellar form at the US Open got him off to a good start in his Davis Cup career in Manchester. Captain Leon Smith gave the 21-year-old his first start against Cam Norrie and Andy Murray in the UK's first attempt to qualify for the Davis Cup finals in November.