Thanasi Kokkinakis is an Australian professional tennis player who has not been able to maximize his potential due to persistent injuries. Born on April 10, 1996 in Adelaide, Kokkinakis has been ranked as high as No.65 in singles. He has won four titles including singles (one) and doubles (three). His biggest win till date came at the 2022 Australian Open in doubles, where he and Nick Kyrgios won the tournament.
“Kokk” began playing tennis at the age of seven, with his brother Pan Kokkinakis. In 2022, the 27-year-old was voted as the ATP Fans’ Favorite Doubles Team with Kyrgios.
Thanasi Kokkinakis Coaching Staff
As of January 2024, Thanasi Kokkinakis is being coached by Todd Langman and Todd Ley.
Todd Langman is an Australian tennis coach who was born in Adelaide. He has coached Kokkinakis through his junior and senior career, and the pair reached two junior Grand Slam finals together. He has also coached Jarmila Gajdosova, Alex Bolt and other Aussie talents. Additionally, Todd Ley works as an assistant coach to Thanasi Kokkinakis. He is a former Australian tennis player.
Thanasi Kokkinakis Career
As a junior, Thanasi Kokkinakis reached two Grand Slam finals in singles. Along with Nick Kyrgios, he forms one of the few pairings who have won a major in juniors as well as on the pro circuit. Kokkinakis broke into the Top-100 way back in 2015, but has faced injuries almost every year since then. One of his biggest wins came at the Miami Open in 2018, where he defeated former world No. 1 Roger Federer in three sets in the second round.
Kokkinakis has an aggressive style of play, primarily based on overpowering his opponents from the baseline. He has a huge first serve and a sensational forehand. Kokkinakis also feeds off the crowd’s energy, but often finds it hard closing out matches under pressure. His momentum-heavy game can be advantageous at times, but also leads to his downfall on some occasions.
FAQs
A: Thanasi Kokkinakis is 27 years old as of January 2024.
A: Todd Langman and Todd Ley are the coaches of Thanasi Kokkinakis.
A: Thanasi Kokkinakis has one men’s doubles Grand Slam title to his name, as well as a Junior men’s doubles major title. Both came alongside Nick Kyrgios.
A: According to online sources, Thanasi Kokkinakis’ net worth is estimated between $2 million - $4 million as of early 2024.
