Thanasi Kokkinakis says a doctor advised him not to play before he and Nick Kyrgios retired injured in the men doubles first round at the Australian Open.

Thanasi Kokkinakis didn't have great news after retiring injured from his Australian Open men's doubles clash with Nick Kyrgios, revealing that he will need "a serious surgical procedure" after going against the doctors and going out to the court.

Nike might have swept the podium with champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys, but it wasn’t just the big names that made waves in Melbourne.

Nick Kyrgios was left in absolute disbelief after reading one comment about Alex de Minaur's game that he even declared it "the worst take ever." At this year's Australian Open, the top-ranked Australian male tennis player reached his first quarterfinal at Melbourne Park before Jannik Sinner ended his campaign with a routine 6-3 6-2 6-1 win.

The Australian Open has wreaked havoc on Lleyton Hewitt's squad for a Davis Cup tie against Sweden, with injuries having a lingering impact.

Tennis Australia has once again reminded players not to participate in any exhibition events in Russia. The development came after a recent report published in a local media outlet’s report revealed that Thanasi Kokkinakis participated in an exhibition competition in Russia during the off-season.

Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition event in St. Petersburg nearly two months ago.

Record crowds roamed Melbourne Park, new stars emerged, and old ones wound back the clock. Revellers had fun at the party court, but the same conduct was not welcomed by the players as it bled into the big matches.

On-court blow-ups for the ages, rowdy spectators causing strife and memorable close finishes – this Australian Open has had it all.

Is the ‘Happy Slam’ becoming the crappy slam?” So asked one Aussie comrade from the press room after Novak Djokovic had shuffled off Rod Laver Arena to the accompaniment of boos.

The tennis world has labelled Australia a 'disgrace' for the way Novak Djokovic was treated when he retired hurt in the semi-finals against Alexander Zverev. But Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has resisted calls to introduce alcohol restrictions or scheduling changes after more poor crowd behaviour marred the grand slam in 2025.

Alexander Zverev is into the Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic retired hurt after losing the first set of his clash with the German. The German had taken a tie-break (7-5) when the Serbian called it quits, having struggled with a muscular problem in his left leg. Djokovic was booed as he limped off court.