Thanasi Kokkinakis facts for kids
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Kokkinakis at the 2023 Wimbledon qualifying tournament
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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
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| Residence | Adelaide |
| Born | 10 April 1996 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Turned pro | 2013 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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| Prize money | US ,455,609 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 79–97 (44.89% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 65 (6 November 2023) |
| Current ranking | No. 77 (18 November 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025) |
| French Open | 3R (2015, 2023, 2024) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2022, 2024) |
| US Open | 2R (2019, 2024) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 41–34 (54.67% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 15 (21 November 2022) |
| Current ranking | No. 455 (6 January 2025) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (2022) |
| French Open | 3R (2022) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2015) |
| US Open | 3R (2022, 2023) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (2022) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2018, 2022) |
| US Open | 1R (2022) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (2022) Record: 4–5 (44.44%) |
| Hopman Cup | RR (2018) |
Thanasi Kokkinakis (born 10 April 1996) is a professional tennis player from Australia. He is known for his powerful serves and strong forehand shots. Thanasi has been ranked as high as world No. 65 in singles. He also reached No. 15 in doubles, especially after winning the 2022 Australian Open with his friend Nick Kyrgios.
Thanasi has won one singles title on the ATP Tour, which is a major tennis competition. He has also done well in Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the third round of the French Open three times.
As a junior player, Thanasi was ranked No. 10 in the world. He won a junior Grand Slam doubles title at Wimbledon in 2013 with Nick Kyrgios. He also reached two other junior Grand Slam singles finals that same year.
About Thanasi Kokkinakis
Thanasi Kokkinakis was born in Adelaide, Australia. His parents are Greek immigrants. He went to Scotch College in Adelaide. Even though he plays for Australia, he also has Greek citizenship. When he was growing up, his favorite tennis players were Marat Safin and Roger Federer. He is very good friends with Nick Kyrgios, his doubles partner.
Thanasi's Tennis Journey
Starting in Junior Tennis (2008–2010)
Thanasi started playing tennis at a young age. In 2008, he won a national tournament for 12-year-olds. This was a big step for him. In 2009, he went on a special European tour with other young Australian tennis players. He says this trip really changed his career.
In 2013, Thanasi reached the final of the Australian Open junior tournament. He played against his friend Nick Kyrgios in the final but lost. Later that year, he played at Wimbledon and won the boys' doubles title with Nick Kyrgios. He also reached the final of the US Open junior singles but lost. After these results, he reached his highest junior ranking of No. 10 in the world.
Becoming a Professional (2011–2013)
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Thanasi started his professional career in 2011 when he was just 14 years old. He won his first professional match that year. In 2013, he played in the qualifying rounds for the Australian Open. He had a back injury that kept him out of play for a while. When he returned, he started playing in bigger tournaments called Challenger events. He even won a doubles title at the Melbourne Challenger.
Breaking into the Top 100 (2014–2015)
In 2014, Thanasi played in the main draw of the 2014 Australian Open. He won his first match there but then lost to the world No. 1 player, Rafael Nadal. He continued to improve and won his first singles title in Canada. By 2015, Thanasi broke into the top 100 players in the world for the first time. This was a big achievement! He had a great run at the Indian Wells Open, reaching the fourth round. He also made it to the third round of the 2015 French Open.
Facing Injuries (2016–2019)
Unfortunately, Thanasi faced many injuries starting in 2016. He missed a lot of tournaments, including the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. He had to take time off to recover. In 2017, he made a comeback. He won his first ATP doubles title at the Brisbane International with Jordan Thompson.
In 2018, Thanasi had a huge win at the 2018 Miami Open. He defeated the world No. 1 player, Roger Federer, in an exciting match. This was the biggest win of his career! However, he then faced another injury to his kneecap. More injuries kept him from playing regularly in 2019, but he still managed to win a match at the 2019 US Open.
Comeback and Grand Slam Champion (2021–2022)
Thanasi made a strong return in 2021. He played well at the Australian Open, having a very close five-set match against Stefanos Tsitsipas. He also won a Challenger title in Italy.
The year 2022 was amazing for Thanasi. He reached his first ATP Tour singles final in five years at the Adelaide International 2. He won the title in front of his home crowd, which was his first ATP singles championship!
Later that year, he and Nick Kyrgios won the men's doubles title at the Australian Open. This was their first Grand Slam title together, and it was a very special moment for the Australian pair. They were the first all-Australian men's doubles champions at the Australian Open since 1997. They also played in the year-end championships for doubles.
Continuing to Climb (2023)
In 2023, Thanasi continued to show his strength. He had another big win against a top 10 player, Andrey Rublev, at the Adelaide International 2. He also reached the third round of the French Open for the first time in eight years. This helped him get back into the top 100 rankings. He also played for Australia in the 2023 Davis Cup Finals.
Career Highlights
Singles Titles
Thanasi has won one ATP Tour singles title:
- 2022 Adelaide International 2 (Australia)
Doubles Titles
Thanasi has won three ATP Tour doubles titles:
- 2017 Brisbane International (Australia) with Jordan Thompson
- 2022 Australian Open (Australia) with Nick Kyrgios
- 2022 Atlanta Open (United States) with Nick Kyrgios
Junior Grand Slam Titles
- 2013 Wimbledon Boys' Doubles with Nick Kyrgios
Images for kids
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Thanasi Kokkinakis at Wimbledon qualifying in 2023.
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Thanasi Kokkinakis at the 2013 US Open.
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Thanasi Kokkinakis playing at Wimbledon in 2015.
Kokkinakis withdrew before the second round of the 2019 US Open which does not count as a loss.
