Australian tennis bosses stepped in after Thanasi Kokkinakis defied advice by competing in a Russian exhibition. The world No. 71 entered the North Palmyra Trophies event in St Petersburg at the end of November. In an interview for the tournament, he said the city and the people were “really nice”.
Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition in St.
Thanasi Kokkinakis competed in a Russian exhibition event at the end of 2024, despite being advised against doing so.
Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis's appearance at a Russian tournament in late 2024 has raised questions over the clarity of sanctions laws.
Tennis Australia is advising players against competing in Russia amid reports Davis Cup star Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in a lucrative exhibition event in
Thanasi Kokkinakis needs to assess his schedule and consider rethinking his priorities ahead of grand slam events, 16-time slam winner Todd Woodbridge has declared.
Tennis Australia is warning players not to compete in Russia amid reports Davis Cup star Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition there before the summer.
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It's men's semi-final day at the Australian Open and there has already been a dramamtic development. Alexander Zverev is into the final after Novak Djokovic retired hurt at the Rod Laver Arena, moments after the German had taken the first set 7-6.
Herald reported that Kokkinakis defied advice from Tennis Australia not to play in a St. Petersburg exhibition nearly two months ago.
Thanasi Kokkinakis didn't have great news after retiring injured from his Australian Open men's doubles clash with Nick Kyrgios, revealing that he will need "a serious surgical procedure" after going against the doctors and going out to the court.