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Emotional Kokkinakis Celebrates Doubles Win After Injury Struggles

1/5/2026

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Thanasi Kokkinakis expressed deep emotion after a Brisbane doubles victory with Nick Kyrgios, reflecting on a year lost to a serious pectoral injury that required innovative surgery.
Kokkinakis had not competed since the previous year's Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios has faced challenges, playing only six singles matches in three years.
Their 2022 Australian Open doubles victory remains a highlight amid their struggles.

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Thanasi Kokkinakis expressed deep emotion after a Brisbane doubles victory with Nick Kyrgios, reflecting on a year lost to a serious pectoral injury that required innovative surgery.
Kokkinakis had not competed since the previous year's Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios has faced challenges, playing only six singles matches in three years.
Their 2022 Australian Open doubles victory remains a highlight amid their struggles.