Melbourne's beloved coffee is called into question, while Daniil Medvedev is knocked out in a major upset. Here are the five quick hits from day five of the Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis retired from their opening men's doubles match at the Australian Open against James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic.
Another blockbuster Australian Open is upon us, spearheaded by Emma Raducanu's second-round win over her close friend Amanda Anisimova. The Brit, who reached the third round of a hard court Slam for the first time since winning the US Open in 2021, set up a blockbuster clash with Iga Swiatek on Saturday.
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis' Australian Open run has come to an end through retirement and it also didn't go without a bit of drama. On Thursday, the 2022 Australian Open winners made their return as a pair to Melbourne Park for the first time in three years.
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.
The Special K duo of Kyrgios and Kokkinakis retire in the second set against Vukic and Duckworth, while top Australian seed Alex de Minaur progresses to the third round of the men's singles at Melbourne Park.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (AP) _ Results Saturday from Australian Open at Melbourne Park (seedings in parentheses): Alex Michelsen, United States, def. Karen Khachanov (19), Russia, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2. Gael Monfils, France, def. Taylor Fritz (4), United States, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Australia’s Nick Kyrgios, right, and Thanasi Kokkinakis leave the court after retiring from their first ...