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Oliver Caffrey

Kokkinakis warns his 'future looks bleak' after defeat

Thanasi Kokkinakis getting treatment to his injured shoulder en route to a painful five-set defeat. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A seething Thanasi Kokkinakis has described his ongoing pectoral muscle issues as "physical and mental torture" after losing a five-set epic at the Australian Open.

The 28-year-old was just one service game away from making the third round at Melbourne Park for the first time, but 15th seed Jack Draper rallied to win 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-3 in four hours and 35 minutes - the longest match of the tournament.

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