A first singles title & an Australian Open doubles title, the road to triumph for Thanasi Kokkinakis has been tough but not possible without his determination & passion

At 8 minutes past 11 on the 19th of January 2015 an 18 year old Thanasi Kokkinakis pulled off a stunning victory at Melbourne Park. It was one of the incredible atmospheres on the outside courts, the advertising boards acting as drums with a pack crowd squeezed into see the Australian teenager win against the...

Farewell’s, Breakthrough’s & Triumph’s, the story of 6 Australian’s from this years Australian Open

There is nothing better than a feel good story at a home Grand Slam. Not many get the opportunity to play at home but is an amazing part of this sport, the connection between the fans and the players. This years Australian Open saw break throughs, triumphs and a final goodbye with six players making...

The Kokkinakis & Kyrgios Show

This is what tennis is about. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have inspired, fought, delighted and importantly had fun. I think at times we get away from that in sport and life and they've shown what having fun can achieve. No matter what you think of Nick you cannot deny he draws an audience and...

Day 1 & 2 down at Melbourne Park

Cam Norrie leaves Melbourne looking for his first win in 2022 following crashing exit to Seb Korda This was one of my matches to keep an eye on coming into the first round down at Melbourne Park and the American Seb Korda who was making his Australian Open debut and beginning his 2022 season at...

More than a trophy, a recognition of the setbacks, pain, obstacles and the resilience, determination & passion. You deserve this Thanasi!

A lot has happened in mens tennis this year but you will not find a better feel good story in this sport all year than Thanasi Kokkinakis winning his first ATP Title at home in Adelaide. He was a semi-finalist last week, this time he's a winner in every sense of the word. He has...

Match Point from Adelaide & Melbourne

Thanasi Kokkinakis deep run in Adelaide There isn't many better sights in tennis than watching Thanasi Kokkinakis play but play in front of a home crowd. He has a wonderful connection with the Australian fans and the Aussie who picked up a wildcard for Adelaide this week. His run ended in the semi-finals but should...

Six players to watch out for at Roland Garros qualifying!

Thanasi Kokkinakis It is a wonderful sight to see the Aussie back in form. One of the loveliest sights this year was watching the roar emotion on Thanasi's face after winning his first match at home at the Australian Open for the first time in six years. https://tennistalkblog1.wordpress.com/2021/02/09/thanasi-kokkinakis-returns-to-melbourne-park-in-style/ Since Melbourne he played well in Miami...

Thanasi Kokkinakis returns to Melbourne Park in style!

Tennis at the Australian Open would not be the same without the fans, the support for the home players is some of the best around. Having witnessed it in person it sends goosebumps down your spine. Whether it is a player making a break through or comeback at Melbourne Park it is always a special...

Australian Open Day 2: Barty Party, Vika, Agut & Maria lose, Goffin shocked by Popyrin, Two Brits left standing and Kokkinakis returns with a win!

Another incredible day of tennis down at Melbourne Park saw some exciting tennis and memorable moments made in the Melbourne sun as round one came to a close The Barty Party is in full swing! After winning then first 16 points of the match and leading 4-0 it did look like being a long bit...

Thanasi Kokkinakis receives Australian Open wildcard

At about 8 minutes past 11 at night at the Australian Open in 2015 an 18 year old Thanasi Kokkinakis stunned world number eleven Ernests Gulbis in five sets. The crowd in Melbourne as ever supporting their own was nothing short of phenomenal. The noise and the banging of the advertising boards as they helped...