Thanasi Kokkinakis has been through all sorts of physical issues to try once again to stage a strong comeback in pro tennis. Thanasi had glandular fever, which made him lose 10 kilograms and he suffered from elbow and knee injuries. However, the Australian has definitely the potential to hurt anyone on tour. He surprised the tennis community after he beat Roger Federer 3 years ago in Miami after a tough 3 setter when the Swiss legend was still ranked no.1
During his recent amazing win against Ugo Humbert, Nick Kyrgios confessed that he got inspiration and some fighting spirit from Thanasi that had a fantastic win in the 1st round of the Australian Open.
“To see him go through what he went through and to get back healthy and finally play the tennis he is capable of, that is amazing to see.
He has had tears in his eyes. I’ve been one of his closest friends. I’m so proud of that kid. He was going to give up, he stayed with it. You know, I was thinking about him a little bit out here as well. That was so special to him and it kept me going a little bit.”
Thanasi will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2nd rouend of the Australian Open. They have never clashed against each other.
Kokkinakis at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently the world no.267, the Australian has a compiled 1-1 win-loss record in 2021. Kokkinakis is currently competing at the Australian Open where he conquered Soon-Woo Kwon 6-4 6-1 6-1.
Tsitsipas at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Now ranked no.6, the Greek owns a 3-0 win-loss record in 2021. Stefanos is currently competing at the Australian Open where he conquered Gilles Simon 6-1 6-2 6-1.
Tsitsipas won 5 titles in his career: 1 on clay courts and 4 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Kyrgios at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Now ranked no.47, the Australian owns a 4-1 win-loss record in 2021. The Australian is now having a run at the Australian Open where he bested Frederico Ferreira Silva 6-4 6-4 6-4 and Ugo Humbert 5-7 6-4 3-6 7-62 6-4.
Nick Kyrgios will take on Thiem in the 3rd round. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Thiem.
Nick won 6 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
