"Bruised and wounded from injuries, the pair looked set for victory when they led by a break in the third but by the end, there was more wincing and more limping on show than winners. I don't want to play another match feeling like that ever again, Kokkinakis said. I will take a serious break. The crowd was incredible. It was exciting, unfortunately probably they saw shadows of our former selves."
"I'm tired, Kyrgios admitted. My goal in the last couple of months was to play all these tournaments, get through some doubles. I've got mixed tomorrow and then I'll re-evaluate what my schedule looks like. That's it. I've ticked all my boxes, all my goals the last month and a half. I've done everything I thought I could do. I don't know. I don't know what I'm going to do."
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis lost 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (4) to Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans at the Australian Open. Both players struggled with injuries, with Kokkinakis receiving shoulder treatment and Kyrgios taking a painkiller. The pair led by a break in the third set but were edged out in a deciding tiebreak. The match included theatrical moments: an underarm serve, a racket throw, profanity, close fan interactions and disputed video-replay decisions. Kokkinakis pledged to take a serious break after painful play. Kyrgios voiced frustration at replay rules and uncertainty over his schedule.
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