Kokkinakis

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Kokkinakis Battles Grass-Court Jitters: A Bambi on Ice

Thanasi Kokkinakis Félix Auger-Aliassime - grass court tennis - Hannah Dal Sasso - Thanasi Kokkinakis - Wimbledon

Find out why tennis pro Kokkinakis compares his grass-court game to Bambi's first steps on ice!

Thanasi Kokkinakis, the Australian tennis sensation, is gearing up to tackle the challenges of grass-court tennis. Known for his fierce playing style on hard courts, Kokkinakis openly acknowledges feeling like a novice on the slick grass surface. Describing his experience as being akin to Bambi on ice, the young player is determined to adapt and conquer the grass-court jitters.

Despite his tentative start, Kokkinakis is no stranger to hard work and dedication. With intense training and guidance from his team, he is focused on improving his performance on grass courts. The transition may be challenging, but Kokkinakis' passion for the sport drives him to push beyond his comfort zone.

As Kokkinakis navigates his way through the grass-court season, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing his growth and adaptation to the unique playing conditions. With each match, the young player gains valuable experience and hones his skills, proving that he is more than ready to take on the grass-court challenge.

In the world of professional tennis, mastering different court surfaces is essential for success. Kokkinakis' honesty about his grass-court struggles sheds light on the determination and resilience required to excel in the sport. As he continues to evolve his game, one thing is certain – Kokkinakis is set to leave a lasting impression on the tennis world.

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Kokkinakis needs to overcome tentative grass-court vibes to make ... (Neos Kosmos)

Thanasi Kokkinakis is not afraid to admit he's a bit like Bambi on ice when it comes to grass court tennis.

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Kokkinakis completes incredible comeback at Wimbledon 2024 (Tennis Australia)

Thanasi Kokkinakis scores his biggest Grand Slam singles victory in nine years, saving four match points in the process.

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Auger-Aliassime Sputters Out Against Kokkinakis at Wimbledon ... (tenniscanada.com)

Félix Auger-Aliassime was a point away from his first win at the All England Club since 2021, but instead it was Thanasi Kokkinakis claiming victory in ...

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Kokkinakis saves FOUR match points in two-day Wimbledon epic ... (Fox Sports)

Kokkinakis saves FOUR match points in two-day Wimbledon epic, silences UK 'muppets'

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Wimbledon 2024: Thanasi Kokkinakis beats Felix Auger-Aliassime ... (Nine)

Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis has fought off a top 20 opponent, four match points and the weather to win one of the most remarkable five-setters of his ...

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Kokkinakis saves four match points in epic comeback win (The Australian)

Thanasi Kokkinakis has played breathtaking tennis to save four match points and win a five-set thriller against 17th-seeded Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime ...

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Felix Auger-Aliassime upset by Thanasi Kokkinakis at Wimbledon (Sportsnet.ca)

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime was upset by Thanasi Kokkinakis in his opening match at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

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Kokkinakis pulls off epic five-set shock at Wimbledon (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Thanasi Kokkinakis has saved a rain-hit day for Australia at Wimbledon with an epic comeback win over 17th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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Kokkinakis pulls off epic five-set shock at Wimbledon (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled another of his epic five-set comeback wins out of the fire, recovering from four match points down to knock out 17th seed ...

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Concerns over homeowner scheme, Biden insists he is 'not leaving ... (The Guardian)

We also have the latest on the Fatima Payman saga, pictures from the Midwinter Ball, Joe Biden vows to fight on, and Thanasi Kokkinakis wins a Wimbledon classic ...

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Kokkinakis stuns Wimbledon with two-day epic (Brisbane Times)

Aussie fan favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis stunned Wimbledon by taking five sets, and four and a half hours across two days to beat the 17th seed.

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After saving four match points, this Kokkinakis comeback could be ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The Australian looked down and out against the 17th seed, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.

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Kokkinakis makes tennis history in two-day epic (NEWS.com.au)

It took two days and five sets but Thanasi Kokkinakis — after surviving four match points — finally made it out of the first round of Wimbledon on day three ...

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Kokkinakis pulls off epic five-set shock at Wimbledon (Neos Kosmos)

Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled another of his epic five-set comeback wins out of the fire, recovering from four match points down to knock out 17th seed ...

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Who Is Thanasi Kokkinakis' Girlfriend? Meet Hannah Dal Sasso | ELLE (ELLE Australia)

Everything we know about Thanasi Kokkinakis' girlfriend, Melbourne-based influencer and business owner Hannah Dal Sasso.

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Kokk makes tennis history in two-day epic (NEWS.com.au)

It took two days and five sets but Thanasi Kokkinakis - after surviving four match points - finally made it out of the first round of Wimbledon on day three ...

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Wimbledon 2024 Five Quick Hits — Thanasi Kokkinakis wins five-set ... (ABC News)

Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis takes two days — and five sets — to get through to the second round, Britain gets a mixed doubles dream team and Daniil ...

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