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January 22, 2026

Special Ks burn brightly but briefly as Kokkinakis and Kyrgios exit doubles

The injury-blighted crowd favourites were edged out by fellow Australians Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans

Special Ks burn brightly but briefly as Kokkinakis and Kyrgios exit doubles

TL;DR

  • Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis lost their Australian Open doubles match to Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans.
  • Both Kyrgios and Kokkinakis were hampered by injuries during the match.
  • Kokkinakis expressed a desire for a break, stating he never wanted to feel that way on court again.
  • Kyrgios voiced frustration with the inconsistent application of video replay rules.
  • The match featured an underarm serve, a racket throw, and significant crowd engagement.
  • The "Special Ks" were unable to play singles due to their injuries.
  • Kyrgios indicated uncertainty about his future schedule after the tournament.
  • The match started late due to a previous extended singles match.
  • The umpire had to manage player behavior and crowd conduct throughout the match.
  • Despite injuries, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis showed good form at times, particularly in the second set.
  • The momentum shifted in the third set after Kokkinakis required treatment and Kyrgios was broken.
  • Controversial video replays in the deciding tiebreak favored Kubler and Polmans.

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