Doubles star ‘betrayed’ by cruel border changes
Doubles finalist Matt Ebden could miss the birth of his son after being forced to quarantine on his return to Perth. And he didn’t hold back in his assessment of WA’s changing Covid rules.
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Reason behind Aussie doubles hostility
They are all Aussies, but these rivals are far from mates. And there’s a reason why the other Australian pairing took issue with the Special Ks.
Doubles legend: We should have seen ‘Special Ks’ coming
Mark Woodforde writes exclusively on the stunning rise of the Special Ks and why tennis fans — and their doubles rivals — should have seen their Australian Open brilliance coming.
‘Doesn’t get it’: PM comment raises eyebrows
A comment made by Scott Morrison today has raised eyebrows after a week dominated by that moment with Grace Tame.
Double trouble: ‘Special’ bond behind great entertainers
They are tennis’ new entertainment machine and redefining how doubles is played. We take you inside the Nick Kyrgios-Thanasi Kokkinakis bond as they look to cap their incredible Australian Open in style.
Baby on board: Kyrgios clash may cost Aussie birth milestone
There’s a lot on the line for the four men playing in this weekend’s All-Australian doubles final. Pride, money, a grand slam title and for one of them, the chance to witness the birth of their child.
It’s tennis, Rod, but not as you know it
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios played in front of tennis royalty on Thursday and then turned the game’s traditions on its head.
‘Injection of interest’: Doubles legend backs Special Ks
Paul McNamee is embracing the way Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have brought crowds back to doubles
Special K ticket confusion: Twist in Aus Open shake-up
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will be back in action, but things will be different to their previous matches. And mixed messaging is leaving fans confused.
Kyrgios is a k**b: Aussie slammed by angry rival
Nick Kyrgios has been slammed by a disgruntled rival who accused the Aussie star of gifting his racquet to an injured child as a PR stunt.
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Paul Keating and delusions of grandeur; we have lost the war on Covid and how can Nick Kyrgios be even more annoying.
Barty and Kyrgios are Aus Open’s perfect marriage
Finally there is an understanding that Ash Barty and Nick Kyrgios are what they are. And when it comes to the Australian Open, that combination is perfect.
‘Enjoy your flight home’: Nick’s final dig at salty seeds
They tried to fight Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in the locker room and now the doubles world No.1’s have suffered a final ‘Special K’ indignity after bowing out of the open.
‘Up like 45%, mate’: Kyrgios’ warning for tennis world
The Nick Kyrgios-Thanasi Kokkinakis show has become the hottest ticket in town and, after another knockout performance, its star has a message for the ‘dying’ sport of tennis.
Why Special Ks should play Davis Cup doubles
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios are into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open doubles. They’re no joke – and should be Australia’s Davis Cup pairing.
Demon out of Kyrgios’ shadow – and in with a chance
Only Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have done what Alex De Minaur did on Saturday night. But, now, Australia has a male player to count on. Here’s why.
‘Dumbest thing in sport’: Ugly tennis act must stop
They’ve been dumb, idiotic, inappropriate, clueless and disrespectful. In fact, it’s been so stupid and cringe-worthy that Will Swanton can’t believe it’s happening.
Are you vaccinated? Are you brain dead?
The booing/siuuuing thing is just about the dumbest thing I’ve seen in sport. The most aggravating crowd noise since the vuvuzelas.
Is that hair dye? Kyrgios’s awkward on court ‘leak’
There aren’t many ways to link Nick Kyrgios to Donald Trump’s mate Rudy Giuliani, but the hot conditions on Rod Laver Arena did just that.
‘Low IQ’: Furious star trolls disrespectful crowd
Daniil Medvedev has savaged Australian Open fans in multiple interviews for their disrespectful conduct during his match with Nick Kyrgios.
Lion-hearted Kyrgios has the ticker, but not the legs
Nick Kyrgios has played the lights out — but succumbed to Daniil Medvedev in an electrifying match at the Australian Open
World’s wildest doubles pairing planning Aus Open all-nighter
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are the world’s loosest doubles pair and already have plans for a post-Aus Open blowout at one of Melbourne’s most-notorious night spots.
Will tennis ever do the talking for our greatest showman?
Umpire outbursts. Victory laps. Jaw-dropping winners. The Nick Kyrgios Show is always a must-see. But another early Australian Open exit brings more serious questions.
Groth: How Kyrgios can pull off upset of the century
Recovering from Covid, Nick Kyrgios faces one of the biggest tests of his career against Daniil Medvedev. But the Aussie still has some tricks up his sleeve, writes Sam Groth.
Kyrgios sides with Tiley – and he’s not the only one
Craig Tiley was booed by the crowd on Thursday and Tennis Australia’s relationship with the government has soured. But Nick Kyrgios and the players feel differently.
Kyrgios caper to test Medvedev’s mettle
The sneaky Nick Kyrgios that could make the Australian Open’s favourite blood boil.
Here’s hoping Kyrgios’ dumb act doesn’t go viral
The showmanship of Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open last night was good for a laugh but on the nation’s deadliest Covid day, his final act was stupid.
‘Absolutely awful’: Kyrgios zoo leaves Brit flat
Nick Kyrgios lapped up the atmosphere he called a “zoo” at Melbourne Park but his opponent found it less enjoyable.
Aus Open’s $2m dilemma: What to do with Kyrgios?
Tennis Australia has lost a significant amount of money through the pandemic. Now, the chance to recoup some lost earnings. So the $2m question. What to do with Nick Kyrgios?
Brit’s awful night of sledges, boos, stupidity
What is it like to play against Nick Kyrgios on his favourite court? Liam Broady has opened up on the ‘absolutely awful’ experience of being sledged and booed.
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