Kokk, Australian Open, Special Ks: Everything you always wanted to know about Thanasi Kokkinakis (but never had time to find out)
The Australian, out with another injury, has some big wins and a Grand Slam doubles title to his name. Here’s everything you need to know about Thanasi Kokkinakis
Thanasi Kokkinakis, Delray Beach 2024
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Who is Thanasi Kokkinakis?
Thanasi Kokkinakis is an Australian tennis player who competes on the professional men’s tour.
Is Kokkinakis currently injured?
In February 2025, Kokkinakis revealed that he had undergone surgery to resolve a long-standing pectoral injury. The 28-year-old aggravated the issue during the 2025 Australian Open, forcing him to retire midway during his doubles match with Nick Kyrgios.
“Been struggling for a little while with this … Probably my toughest challenge to date,” Kokkinakis said in a post on social media. “Trying to find answers to an ongoing pec injury that I haven’t been able to fix. Let’s see how this goes. Thank you for all your ongoing support.”
What is Thanasi Kokkinakis’ age?
Kokkinakis was born on April 10, 1996, which makes him 28 years old as of March 2025.
What is Thanasi Kokkinakis’ best singles performance at a Grand Slam?
Kokkinakis has reached the third round at Roland-Garros on three occasions – 2015, 2023 and 2024.
He has also reached the second round at all the other three Grand Slams – Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open – on more than one occasion.
How many Grand Slams has Kokkinakis won?
Kokkinakis has one Grand Slam title to his credit, teaming up with fellow Australian and close friend Nick Kyrgios to win the Australian Open men’s doubles title in 2022.
The duo captured the attention and the hearts of fans as they went through the duo, beating top seeds Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic, 15th seeds Ariel Behar and Gonzalo Escobar, 6th seeds Tim Putz and Michael Venus, third seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio to set up an all-Australian final against Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell. Kokkinakis and Kyrgios the final in straight sets to become the first all-Australian men’s doubles champions at the Australian Open since Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde in 1997.
How many ATP titles has Kokkinakis won?
Kokkinakis has one ATP singles title to his name, winning the Adelaide title in 2022. The Aussie defeated Benoit Paire, second seed John Isner, Australian wildcard Aleksandar Vukic, third seed Marin Cilic to reach the second singles final of his career. He then beat Arthur Rinderknech in three sets to lift his first ATP singles crown.
He has also won three ATP doubles titles in his career so far, all with fellow Australians – Brisbane in 2017; and the Australian Open and Atlanta with Nick Kyrgios in 2022.
Has Kokkinakis played UTS?
Yes. Kokkinakis, who goes by ‘Kokki’ on the UTS circuit, reached the semi-final of UTS Frankfurt in 2024 and was eliminated in the round-robin stage at the UTS London Grand Final 2024.
What is Thanasi Kokkinakis’s highest ranking?
Kokkinakis’ highest singles ranking has been No 65, which he achieved in November 2023. In doubles, he has been ranked as high as No 15 in the world (November 2022). You can find his current ranking and rankings history on his ATP Tour profile page.
Are Kokkinakis and Kyrgios close mates?
The two Aussies, known as ‘Special Ks’ have been close friends since their junior days.
“We’re pretty good mates,” Kokkinakis said when he was 16. “We push each other. We travel a lot together. It always helps training with each other and playing. It’s a good feeling.”
“We complement each other really well. I love playing with him, it’s so much fun,” Kokkinakis said during their 2022 Australian Open run. “We get along off the court well and I think the fans and everyone on TV can see that friendship. It’s authentic. We just have fun out there and the crowd gets behind it. It feels like a Davis Cup atmosphere out there.”
Who is Kokkinakis’ girlfriend?
Kokkinakis was dating Melbourne influencer Hannah dal Sasso in 2023. However, the pair announced they have split in 2024. It is not known if Kokkinakis is currently dating anyone.
Who is Thanasi Kokkinakis’s coach?
He is currently coached by Todd Langman and Todd Ley, according to the ATP Tour website.
Who are in Thanasi Kokkinakis’ family?
Kokkinakis was born in Adelaide to Greek immigrant parents, Trevor and Voula. He also has a brother, Panayoti, and a sister, Christina.
How tall is Thanasi Kokkinakis?
According to his ATP profile, Kokkinakis is 6ft 4in (1.93 m).
Was Kokkinakis a top junior?
Kokkinakis peaked at No 10 in the ITF junior world rankings in December 2013. He reached the final of US Open boys singles event in 2013, losing in three sets to Croatia’s Borna Coric.
He also won the Wimbledon boys doubles event that year with Kyrgios.
How much prize money has Kokkinakis won in his career?
As of March 7, 2025, Kokkinakis has won just over $4.61 million in career prize money. You can find his updated prize money stats on his ATP Tour profile page.
Is Kokkinakis active on social media?
Kokkinakis has an Instagram account, where he is followed by 342,000 people. He is also on X/Twitter (more than 110,800 followers), and Facebook (more than 75,000 followers).
