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Cloud over Kokkinakis Future After Latest Setback
- Jan 23, 2026: Nick Kyrgios and Leylah Fernandez survived three match points to advance in mixed doubles at Melbourne Park, prevailing 6-7 6-4 12-10.
- After a late-night defeat on Thursday, Nick Kyrgios and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis exited the men's doubles, with Kokkinakis needing medical attention for a right-shoulder problem and saying 'I think I'm going to be on ice for a while'.
- Kyrgios described the atmosphere as 'That was some of the most craziest energy that I've had' while playing before a boisterous crowd at ANZ Arena, sporting bandages on both knees.
- Kyrgios said he will re-evaluate his schedule after the mixed doubles clash, while Desirae Krawczyk's defeat ended her bid for a mixed-doubles career slam.
- Both grand slam singles finalists are still in the mixed-doubles draw and can target a major title, facing either Olivia Nicholls/Henry Patten or Anna Danilina/JJ Tracy in the second round.
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Kyrgios and Fernandez stun doubles specialists
Nick Kyrgios and Leylah Fernandez surge into the second round after fending off three match points to complete a monumental comeback victory in their mixed doubles debut.
·Sydney, Australia
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Nick Kyrgios opens up on his future after first-round men's doubles exit from Australian Open 2026
Nick Kyrgios, alongside his doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis, was eliminated from the first round of the men’s doubles of the Australian Open 2026. The duo took on Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans in the first round and lost 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (10/4). At 30 years old, Nick Kyrgios has barely played any singles matches in recent times due to consistent injuries. His consistent injury situation has seen him miss out on several matches. After losing the…
·India
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