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“I’ve got to keep working, got to keep giving myself opportunities against these big guys. Because I've proven I've got the ability to beat these guys.”
— Thanasi Kokkinakis, 2 Jun 2024
» Kokkinakis feeling “closer and closer” to a breakthrough
On court
- Began playing tennis when he was eight years old
- Goal is to be No.1 in the world and play Davis Cup for Australia
- Most influential people on his career to date are his brother, parents and his first coach
- Favourite player is Frenchman Gael Monfils “because he is so entertaining”
- Represented Australian in the ITF World Junior Tennis Competition in 2010
- Was a finalist in the Australian Open 2013 boys’ singles championships (l. Nick Kyrgios)
- Won the Wimbledon 2013 doubles title with compatriot Nick Kyrgios
- First-round victory at Australian Open 2014 (over Igor Sijsling) was first ever tour-level victory
- Made Davis Cup debut for Australia in February 2014 against France; contested a dead rubber
- Captured first professional title at ITF Futures event in Saskatoon, Canada
- Won his first Davis Cup live rubber for Australia in a 2015 World Group first round tie v Czech Republic, coming from two-sets-to-love down to beat Lukas Rosol in Ostrava
- Underwent shoulder surgery in late 2015; did not play in 2016
- Made a triumphant return in 2017 with wins over World No.10 Milos Raonic at Queen’s Club and No.15 Tomas Berdych at Los Cabos
- Teamed with fellow Australian Jordan Thompson to win the 2017 Brisbane International, his first ATP doubles title
- Sidelined in early 2020 with glandular fever
- Won Australian Open 2022 men’s doubles title alongside Nick Kyrgios
Off court
- Hobbies include playing basketball, Playstation and watching TV
- Favourite music is techno, hip-hop, R’n’B, Michael Jackson, David Guetta and Ministry of Sound compilations
- Favourite food is pizza
Year-end singles ranking history
2023 | 65 |
2022 | 95 |
2021 | 172 |
2020 | 258 |
2019 | 199 |
2018 | 153 |
2017 | 209 |
2016 | – |
2015 | 80 |
2014 | 150 |
2013 | 621 |
2012 | 750 |
2011 | 1627 |
Thanasi Kokkinakis in the news
Aussies in Action: Thompson leads five Australians in Atlanta
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22 July, 2024
Jordan Thompson joins Thanasi Kokkinakis, Aleksandar Vukic, Chris O'Connell and Max Purcell in the ATP 250 event, while Astra Sharma makes her Prague debut
Read moreJordan Thompson joins Thanasi Kokkinakis, Aleksandar Vukic, Chris O'Connell and Max Purcell in the ATP 250 event, while Astra Sharma makes her Prague debut
Australian men accomplish 42-year rankings first
![Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: Getty Images Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2161162391-700x450.jpg)
15 July, 2024
There are 10 Australians inside the world's top 100 in the ATP Tour singles rankings for the first time since January 1982.
Read moreThere are 10 Australians inside the world's top 100 in the ATP Tour singles rankings for the first time since January 1982.
Thompson’s chance to achieve 45-year first at Wimbledon 2024
![Jordan Thompson in action at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: Getty Images Jordan Thompson in action at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160082988-700x450.jpg)
13 July, 2024
Jordan Thompson is aiming to become the seventh different Australian to win a Grand Slam men's doubles title in the past three years.
Read moreJordan Thompson is aiming to become the seventh different Australian to win a Grand Slam men's doubles title in the past three years.
Seven Australians in action on day five at Wimbledon 2024
![Jordan Thompson in action at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: Getty Images Jordan Thompson in action at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2160437988-700x450.jpg)
5 July, 2024
In-form duo Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell feature in men's doubles action on day five at Wimbledon 2024.
Read moreIn-form duo Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell feature in men's doubles action on day five at Wimbledon 2024.