The “Special KS Performances” in the Australian Open ended high after Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis claimed their first major title by beating compatriot Max Purcell and Matt Ebden in the men’s doubles on Saturday.
Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, nicknamed “Special KS” as Juniors, entertained the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena with a 7-5, 6-4 victory under the lights.
They are the first Wildcard team to win the Australian men’s double degree in the professional era.
🇦🇺 Our first first-Australian men’s double champion in 2️⃣5️⃣ year! ️ 🏆 @ tkokkinakis • @nickkyergios • #ausopen • …
https://t.co/TLFQ6Y5CK8- #Ausopen (@AustralianOpen) 1643460903000 “What a week! It’s a super tough match but a great week around,” said Kokkinakis , which claimed his first ATP title in Adelaide before the Australian Open.
“Nick, I love you, a brother.
Really, I can honestly say we don’t expect to approach this, but with the help of you (crowd) all week, it’s amazing.
The coverage we get and support for us, We can’t ask for anything more.
“Backhand from Kokkinakis sealed the first break in the match in the 11th match and the duo closed the opening set on their service game because fans imitate” Siuuu! ” Cristiano Ronaldo is famous “Siuuu!” celebration of the purpose of entertaining the duo.
The duo leads 4-3 in the second set after breaking love before they have a match point rejected by their opponents at 5-4.
Specifically all the streets, congratulations @nickkyergios and @tkokkinakis on your breakthrough you’re a grand slam doubles vic …
https://t.co/tv72kKerzG- Rod Laver (@Rodlaver) 1643461087000 pair finally wrapping the match, with Kyrgios blasting two aces when they Win the contest in 95 minutes, finishing their fairy tales running at Melbourne Park where they surprised the main seeds of Pavic and Nikola Mektic from Croatia in the second round.
“This week has become a dream come true for me.
I don’t want to do it with other people,” said Kyrgios “I’m just very happy.
I don’t even know how we do this, or what happens now to be brutally honest.
“The couple, who thrilled fans in all tournaments with their entertainment games, were the first Australian men’s double champion in the season opening season since Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde won in 1997.