After Nick Kyrgios’ first-round loss at the Australian Open, speculation about his future in tennis has risen. While some believe he is nearing retirement, leading doubles analyst Will Boucek suggests a full-time switch to doubles could extend Kyrgios’ career. His girlfriend, Costeen Hatzi, has also expressed her support, urging him to continue playing as long as his body allows.
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Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas recently visited the Greek Centre in Melbourne, where he expressed his deep connection to the city and its vibrant Greek community. During the visit, Tsitsipas promised to return to meet students from the Greek Community of Melbourne schools, emphasizing the importance of education and staying connected to his Greek roots. His heartfelt commitment further strengthened his bond with the community, highlighting his appreciation for their unwavering support.
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas is facing calls to take a break from the sport following a tough season marked by a slip in rankings and lackluster performances. After a recent defeat to rising American Alex Michelsen, former players and analysts, including Jelena Dokic and Todd Woodbridge, have urged the 26-year-old to step back and reevaluate his career, suggesting a new coaching setup and time away from the game to rediscover his passion and form.
Following an early exit from the Australian Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas reflects on the significant shift in tennis towards a more physically demanding game. As he aims to reclaim a spot in the top 10, Tsitsipas faces challenges with innovations in the sport leading to narrower margins and a focus on power and precision.
Nick Kyrgios faced an early exit from the Australian Open after a straight sets loss to Jacob Fearnley. Despite tie-breaks in two sets and an ongoing abdominal injury, Kyrgios couldn’t secure the win.
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.
Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge has raised concerns over Thanasi Kokkinakis’ decision to participate in late-year tournaments, suggesting a more selective schedule could have better prepared him for the Australian Open amid recent injury setbacks.
In a surprising turn at the Australian Open, young Alex Michelsen stunned World No. 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas with a first-round victory, marking the tournament’s first major upset and highlighting the emergence of a promising new talent.
Tournament director Craig Tiley, who has been a vocal advocate for on-court coaching, believes the introduction of the pods will add a fresh element to the sport. Coaches can choose to sit courtside in the pods or in their usual space in the stands, and will have access to real-time data and statistics from a screen inside the pods, as well as a cooling mechanism for comfort.
“I realised that in that hotel in Melbourne, I was fed with some food that poisoned me. I had some discoveries when I came back to Serbia. I never told this to anybody publicly, but discoveries that I was, I had a really high level of heavy metal. Heavy metal. I had the lead, very high level of lead and mercury.”
“Honestly, I couldn’t ask for anything more from my father. He was an exceptional coach, in my opinion. He has done more than what he could have done as a coach. I am truly grateful to him. I think he is a great person. For the sacrifices he has made for over a decade, not just in the last few years, but for his whole life, he has gone through a lot of anxiety.”
I’m really glad to be back to Melbourne,” he told reporters on Saturday. “I can’t wait to start the Australian Open, which I’ve said is my home Slam. It’s a great opportunity to be playing on these courts, to be receiving the crowd support I have been receiving over the last few years.
“I just hope my tennis blends in well with the rest of the crowd and I’m going to be able to really perform at my highest level and bring that tennis I’ve shown in the last few years
I’ve felt better, to be honest. I’m pretty frustrated,” Kokkinakis said. “Obviously pulling out last week was tough. I’m not sure how I’m going to go come (out on) Monday when I start. We’ll see. (I’ve) got a few things I need to work through.
Nick Kyrgios has declared himself fit for the Australian Open despite an abdominal strain earlier this week. “Felt pretty good out there this morning,” Kyrgios said, reassuring fans ahead of his first-round match.
Nick Kyrgios has spoken out against Australia’s treatment of Novak Djokovic, criticizing the handling of the Serbian player’s detention and subsequent deportation. Djokovic, who alleged he was poisoned during his stay in Melbourne, faced visa issues due to his vaccination status. Kyrgios expressed regret over the situation, describing it as unfair, while Djokovic suggested the actions were influenced by concerns over his potential as an anti-vaccination symbol.
Thanasi Kokkinakis has unveiled his new Greek-inspired shorts featuring a Spartan warrior motif, designed in collaboration with Cotton On. While the shorts are not yet available for sale, fans can sign up for updates on Greek City Times to be the first to know when the collection launches. Kokkinakis shared that the design is a way to honor his Greek heritage and the loyal support from his fans.
Novak Djokovic claims he was poisoned with heavy metals while detained in Australia ahead of the 2021 Australian Open.
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Melbourne, Australia (January 9, 2025) – Stefanos Tsitsipas will face a challenging road to the…