Kyrgios and Kokkinakis fall to Kubler and Polmans in Australian Open doubles match
On Thursday night, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis showcased a more subdued performance, though they still delighted the crowd with their signature antics.
“Who had Special K this morning?” a fan shouted. Kyrgios promptly raised his hand in response.
The first set featured flashes of brilliance, but both Kyrgios and Kokkinakis appeared slightly sluggish and struggled with their serves.
The two teams remained evenly matched throughout the first set. However, Polmans and Kubler gained a crucial advantage after a playful underarm serve from Kyrgios, earning them a break point.
The “Special Ks” ultimately lost the opening set 4-6 and found themselves in a vulnerable position. They quickly rebounded, however, taking the second set 6-4.
After kokkinakis landed a winning forehand, Kyrgios nearly collided with him during the celebration before they both turned to watch the replay on the screens.
Chair umpire Marijana Veljovic repeatedly asked the crowd to quiet down, acknowledging, “Guys, the support…