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Cloud over Kokkinakis Future After Latest Setback

  • Jan 23, 2026: Nick Kyrgios and Leylah Fernandez survived three match points to advance in mixed doubles at Melbourne Park, prevailing 6-7 6-4 12-10.
  • After a late-night defeat on Thursday, Nick Kyrgios and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis exited the men's doubles, with Kokkinakis needing medical attention for a right-shoulder problem and saying `I think I'm going to be on ice for a while`.
  • Kyrgios described the atmosphere as `That was some of the most craziest energy that I've had` while playing before a boisterous crowd at ANZ Arena, sporting bandages on both knees.
  • Kyrgios said he will re-evaluate his schedule after the mixed doubles clash, while Desirae Krawczyk's defeat ended her bid for a mixed-doubles career slam.
  • Both grand slam singles finalists are still in the mixed-doubles draw and can target a major title, facing either Olivia Nicholls/Henry Patten or Anna Danilina/JJ Tracy in the second round.
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PerthNow broke the news in City of Perth, Australia on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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