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Kokkinakis Conquers Comeback in Thrilling Australian Open Opener

What a roller coaster of a match this was at the 2025 Australian Open! After withdrawing from the Adelaide quarterfinals in 2025 with a shoulder injury, it was great to see Thanasi Kokkinakis bounce back strongly and get the win in front of his home crowd.

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The 2025 Australian Open first round saw a thrilling clash between Thanasi Kokkinakis and Roman Safiullin, with the Aussie emerging victorious in a hard-fought four-set encounter 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6(2).

Kokkinakis, the home crowd favorite, had to overcome an early setback as he dropped the opening set 3-6 to his Russian opponent. But the resilient Australian dug deep, taking the next two sets 6-3, 6-3 to turn the match around.

The fourth set was a tense and tightly contested affair, with both players pushing each other to the limit. But it was Kokkinakis who kept his composure, edging out Safiullin in the tiebreaker 7-6(2) to seal the victory.

This was a true roller coaster of a match, showcasing Kokkinakis' remarkable fighting spirit and determination. After a disappointing withdrawal from the 2025 Adelaide quarterfinals due to injury, the Australian star has clearly bounced back stronger than ever.

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