Thanasi Kokkinakis: 'I didn't care if I never played again ...
Thanasi Kokkinakis did not expect a first-round doubles match at the Brisbane International presented by ANZ could move him to tears.
www.atptour.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting up to May 2026.
Direct answer
- As of May 2026, Menelaos Kokkinakis does not appear in major public reporting as a separate, widely covered figure in mainstream tennis media. If you were referring to Thanasi Kokkinakis (the well-known Australian player who sometimes goes by “Kokkinakis” in press), there has been extensive coverage about his ongoing injury struggles and recent withdrawals from singles at events like the Australian Open in early 2026, with reports noting he aims to return in doubles with Nick Kyrgios and to manage shoulder and pectoral injuries. If you meant Menelaos Kokkinakis specifically, I do not have notable, verifiable news items about him in major outlets to summarize.
Context and related developments
- For Thanasi Kokkinakis, multiple outlets reported a significant injury setback and a decision to withdraw from singles at the Australian Open in January 2026, with emphasis on his shoulder condition and a plan to compete in doubles at Melbourne Park. He had previously returned to competition in Adelaide but re-aggravated issues, keeping singles prospects uncertain for 2026.[1][3][4][6]
- Coverage also highlighted his distinctive doubles success with Nick Kyrgios (the so-called Special Ks) and the emotional aspects of his comeback journey, including a notable doubles win and subsequent injury flare-ups.[3][5]
Notes on sources
- The reporting cited includes ATP Tour articles and major outlets discussing withdrawals, injury updates, and potential doubles participation for Thanasi Kokkinakis in early 2026.[4][6]
- An earlier ESPN piece highlighted the emotional return with Kyrgios and the ongoing rehab narrative around Kokkinakis’s injuries in January 2026.[5]
If you can confirm whether you’re asking about Thanasi Kokkinakis or a different person named Menelaos Kokkinakis, I can tailor the latest, most precise updates. I can also pull in more recent sources if you’d like me to search again for the current weeks.