‘The rowdier, the better’: Kyrgios, Kokkinakis light up raucous crowd, earn semi spot

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis sparked raucous scenes at Kia Arena on Tuesday as they booked a ticket to the Australian Open men’s doubles semi-finals.

“That’s unexpected. I wouldn’t expect that. Shapovalov and Nadal are two of the best players in the world right now, and is one of the most exciting younger guys as well,” Kyrgios said.There was just as much on-court anger at Kia Arena during the finish to the second set.Kyrgios initially turned his fury on chair umpire Eva Asderaki, complaining that Venus and his wayward ball toss should have earned a code violation.

“I just want to play and give the people of Australia and the Australian Open a show, and to try and grow the sport of tennis. That’s why I’m playing, and I know Thanasi is just enoying it. This is the most fun we’ve ever had on the court.” “I haven’t played in a doubles match, even a singles match, with an atmosphere like this. Hopefully Craig is watching and keeps us on this court. The rowdier, the better from everyone, honestly.“Unreal scenes. When we were young playing U12s we grew up at Melbourne Park,” Kyrgios said.The match was attended by largely young men, and Kyrgios took pride in seeing them have the time of their lives.

samphillips06 SMHsport What a couple of w-nkers, more so Kyrgios obviously. Seriously thinks he’s great for tennis. He hit the kid cos of his temper, should’ve been sanctioned. Rude and disrespectful to opponents and umpire. Bad sport. Ridiculous AusOpen is humouring them and boorish, bogan fans.

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samphillips06 SMHsport Excellent tennis and the crowd were amazing.

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