Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, the Special Ks, reunite in doubles at Australian Open 2026 Day 5, proudly repping their Greek heritage from Ioannina, Kalamata, and Tripoli roots. All-Aussie clash on Kia Arena – read more on greekcitytimes.com
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In a gripping Davis Cup quarterfinal match in Malaga, Spain, Thanasi Kokkinakis secured a hard-fought victory over Ben Shelton, giving Australia a crucial 1-0 lead against the United States. The intense battle on the indoor hard court saw Kokkinakis saving four match points and ultimately triumphing in a thrilling tiebreaker. As the competition continues, the spotlight will shift to the matchup between Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur, setting the stage for a potentially decisive doubles showdown.
Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors Basel with a crucial win over Botic van de Zandschulp, strengthening his campaign to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton defeated Stan Wawrinka, setting up a quarter-final clash with top seed Andrey Rublev.
Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas complete Team Europe’s roster for the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin, joining a star-studded lineup including Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Rafael Nadal. Captain Bjorn Borg’s team is gearing up for a fierce competition at the Uber Arena from September 20-22.
Tsitsipas will team with his brother Petros Tsitsipas for the second straight major.
