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Rafter refuses to write off Kyrgios’s Aussie Open hopes
Fan favourite Nick Kyrgios will play his first grand slam tournament since 2022 at the Australian Open in January. Organisers announced last week that Kyrgios, who has been plagued by …
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Kyrgios, Halep dismayed by Swiatek doping case verdict
Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep has expressed dismay at the way Iga Swiatek’s doping case was handled compared to her own. And the 33-year-old Romanian has been …
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Davis Cup: De Minaur and Kokkinakis suffer back-to-back singles defeat
Australia’s hopes of another Davis Cup final appearance have ended after Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis suffered back-to-back singles defeats against champions Italy in Malaga. After Kokkinakis was downed …
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Davis Cup hero Kokkinakis repays then lauds Hewitt
Humble hero Thanasi Kokkinakis is hailing Lleyton Hewitt as “the best coach in the world” after the injury-plagued talent answered a courageous captain’s call with a Davis Cup win for …
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Kokkinakis, doubles duo earn Davis Cup triumph over US
Inspired captaincy, a nerve-shredding underdog’s win for Thanasi Kokkinakis and good old-fashioned Australian doubles pedigree has powered Australia to a shock 2-1 win over the USA and into the semi-finals …
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Injury-free Kyrgios locked in for Brisbane return
Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he will make his long-awaited return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International after playing only one Tour match in more than two years. The 29-year-old …
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Nick Kyrgios confuses Greek heritage, mistaking Ioannina for an island
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios, known for his Greek and Malaysian heritage, recently spoke about his family history on Louis Theroux’s podcast. Reflecting on his Greek background, Kyrgios mistakenly described …
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Tsitsipas hits out at ‘drag’ of longer Masters 1000 events
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas believes the decision to extend several Masters 1000 events from one week to two is having a detrimental effect on players and tournaments alike. Tsitsipas’ …
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Kokkinakis dominates in NSW Open title win
Thanasi Kokkinakis has won the NSW Open, defeating fellow Australian Ricky Hijikata 6-1, 6-1. After missing a few ATP events and sidelined since the Laver Cup in September, Kokkinakis returns …
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Tsitsipas falls to Zverev in Paris Masters quarter-finals, ending ATP finals hopes
Alexander Zverev ended Stefanos Tsitsipas’ bid for an ATP Finals spot with a decisive 7-5, 6-4 victory in the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Friday. Zverev, 27, kept his quest for …