Nick Kyrgios' return to the Australian Open is over after he and Thanasi Kokkinakis stopped playing while trailing in the second set of their first-round doubles on Thursday night. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis,

Australian doubles pair James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic have eased into the second round of the men's doubles after opponents Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis retired during the second set of their match on John Cain Arena.

Nick Kyrgios' Australian Open farewell could be at risk after his doubles partner, Thanasi Kokkinakis, raised concerns about his fitness to compete in their opening match in Melbourne.

Highlights of the fifth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (all times GMT): 1102 SINNER BEATS SCHOOLKATE Defending champion Jannik Sinner fought back from a first-set stumble to defeat Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-3 and set up a third-round clash with American Marcos Giron.

Australian Open is showcasing a crop of young men's players who are better equipped for the changes in tennis than their elders.

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, plays a backhand return to Rebecca Sramkova, of Slovakia, during their second round match at the Australian Open on Thursday in Melbourne.

Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts after winning a point against Jodie Burrage of Britain during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Austr

The Australian Open is the first major Grand Slam of the year. After some months of rest, the highest-ranked tennis stars from all over the world are back on the courts, showing off their best moves and setting a precedent for their 2025 season.

Women’s tennis star Coco Gauff extended her winning streak to 11 matches and advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Britain’s Jodie Burrage on Wednesday at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.