Australian Open star Thanasi Kokkinakis was left unimpressed in a press conference on Wednesday, after a reporter mistook him for Nick Kyrgios. The duo share a close bond, having won the men's doubles title in 2022.
Their return to Melbourne has been a frustrating one, with the pair unable to defend their doubles title due to an injury to Kyrgios. Despite this Kokkinakis tournament continues, as he competes in the singles side of the draw.
And it got off to the perfect start for the Australian on home soil, as he defeated Fabio Fognini with ease, seeing off his Italian rival in straight sets 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
