Nick Kyrgios’ return to the Australian Open is over after he and partner Thanasi Kokkinakis stopped playing while trailing in the second set of their first-round doubles match.

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis retired from their opening men's doubles match at the Australian Open against James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic.

Both Kyrgios (strained abdominal muscle) and Kokkinakis (right shoulder trouble) came into the match dealing with physical issues.

I was distraught' - Kyrgios and Kokkinakis after retiring out of Australian Open. Posted: January 17, 2025 \. Tennis Australian Open Kyrgios Double