Kokkinakis

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Australian Open 2023: Murray v Kokkinakis, Vondrousova v Jabeur ... (The Guardian)

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As Murray approaches the net at 15-30, Kokkinakis belts a stunning, dipping forehand on to the Scot’s toes. He tries to control a volley at the net but there is just too much heat on the ball and it floats long. The Australian then skews a forehand wildly wide, and another error – this time a forehand at the net – makes it 30-30. Murray does well to stay in the next rally but has no answer to a whipped crosscourt forehand winner from the Australian. A decent serve from Murray helps him to 40-15 and some proficient serve-volleying gives the Scot the game. he creates the chance for a regulation volley at the net, but gets it wrong, and it’s a mini-break for Kokkinakis to begin. A lucky net cord gives Kokkinakis the first point though it was a soft serve from Murray, and the Australian bosses the second too, Murray eventually netting with a backhand. He fights his way back to parity at the baseline and Kokkinakis dumps a shot into the net! A big serve from Murray, and it’s 3-2 to the Australian. He hits long again, it’s an early break for Kokkinakis, and Murray launches a ball into the air in frustration. and again Murray comes back at him, winning the point with a lob that Kokkinakis smashes into the net. A thumping forehand sets up a volley for Murray to see a break point at 30-40 …

Australian Open 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray vs Thansai Kokkinakis (The Sun)

ANDY MURRAY faces an uphill battle if he is to progress into round three of the Australian Open after losing the opening two sets to Thanasi Kokkinaki.

1-0 the Kokk. Murray breaks back when Kokkinakis goes too big with a forehand and the Brit ROARS and points to his head. And Kokkinakis gets to 0-30 with another punishing-but-patient rally which goes his way when Murray hits the net with a backhand. Kokkinakis lands a return right on the baseline and then wins the backhand duel as Murray blinks by going long. Just when he needed another piece of luck, Murray gets a huge chunk as one clips the net, Kokkinakis comes in and Murray puts the volley away. Murray saves the first with a brutal forehand up the line. Perfect start for Kokkinakis who gets the immediate mini-break when Murray comes in but nets a high volley with a mishit. Kokkinakis reads the drop shot and races up to guide a backhand up the line into the open space for 6-2. Murray is scrambling all over the back of the court but Kokkinakis refuses to relent and another forehand winner gets him to 5-2. He takes the first point when Kokkinakis goes long and the second with a perfect one-two. Murray nets a forehand but nails the next one to slam into the corner and hold. Murray leaves the ball with the Kokkinakis forehand heading towards his feet...

Andy Murray vs Thanasi Kokkinakis, Australian Open live: Racket ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Makeable volley for Murray but he nets after setting the point up nicely, 0-1. Defensive backhand by Murray drops just wide, 0-2. 11th ace of the match for ...

Also, there is little chance of Kokkinakis whipping up the fans, given that he considers Murray to be a friend and role model. Murray with a tame drop shot into the net, 15-30. A second ace of the match from Murray makes it 30-15. Kokkinakis has a chance to finish the game but Murray makes him play an extra ball and the Australian hits a forehand well long, deuce. Deep Kokkinakis forehand and Murray nets on the second break point. Break point Murray after a brilliant return catches Kokkinakis out. Then the second with a forehand winner. Great hands at the net by Kokkinakis to reach a dipping backhand pass from Murray, 40-30. Running Murray forehand pass but Kokkinakis stretches and makes the volley. Kokkinakis takes control of the rally but sends a forehand long, 0-30. Murray forehand into the net, two break points. Serve and volley from Murray and Kokkinakis can't get the ball back in play.

Australian Open 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray vs Thanasi Kokkinakis ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Follow live scores and updates from the Australian Open as Murray takes on home favourite Kokkinakis in the second round.

Andy Murray vs Thanasi Kokkinakis live score, updates, highlights ... (Sporting News AU)

Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis will meet in a second-round Australian Open blockbuster at Margaret Court Arena on Thursday.

First set - Murray serve, Murray 4-5 Kokkinakis: An excellent Murray serve gets the Kokkinakis error. First set - Kokkinakis serve, Murray 4-6 Kokkinakis: Kokkinakis to serve for the first set. Murray nets and Kokkinakis gets the first set. First set - Murray serve, Murray 2-1 Kokkinakis: Kokkinakis nets off Murray's second serve. Second set - Kokkinakis serve, Murray 2-2 Kokkinakis: Murray nets off the Australian's second serve. Second set - Murray serve, Murray 2-1 Kokkinakis: Kokkinakis wins the first point after Murray nets a drop shot. Second set - Kokkinakis serve, Murray 6-6 Kokkinakis: Kokkinakis comes to the net and makes a put-away volley. Murray goes long and the Aussie gets the break. Third set - Kokkinakis serve, Murray 0-1 Kokkinakis: The players share the first two points. Third set - Murray serve, Murray 6-6 Kokkinakis: Murray forces Kokkinakis into the defensive lob and wins the point at the let. Third set - Murray serve, Murray 2-2 Kokkinakis: After a long rally, Murray hits a winner. Third set - Tiebreak - Murray 7-5: Kokkinakis misses an easy smash and Murray gets a set back.

Andy Murray nets as home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis gets first ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Andy Murray nets tamely as the home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis gets the first break of their second-round match at the Australian Open.

Stream the 2023 Australian Open live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.co.uk Andy Murray nets tamely as the home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis gets the first break of their second-round match at the Australian Open. Andy Murray nets as home favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis gets first break of match at Australian Open

Andy Murray smashes his way to the opening point against Thanasi ... (Eurosport.com)

Andy Murray smashes his way to the opening point against Thanasi Kokkinakis in their second-round clash at the Australian Open. Stream the 2023 Australian ...

Thanasi Kokkinakis smashes racket in anger as Andy Murray wins ... (Mirror.co.uk)

A battling Andy Murray won an incredible point in the third set of his Australian Open match with Thanasi Kokkinakis, forcing the home favourite into a fit ...

Again, Murray's indomitable spirit shone through though - earning another break point before a wicked forehand forced the world No 159 to Four times Murray appeared dead and buried in the point, and was essentially doing shuttle runs across the court as he managed to return a forehand and then three successive smash shots. The three-time Slam winner complained that Kokkinakis was repeatedly swearing during his previous rant, and wasn't sanctioned despite his further warning for racket abuse. But after the Scot gave himself a chance of a break he could not afford to miss, the drama ramped up further. Down two sets, and trailing 2-0 in the third, Murray fashioned a break point and then showed off all his legendary resilience to convert it. @PenchesterUTD23 replied: "That's why he's one of the GOATS" while @andy_delpotro wrote: "Great point, great reaction!"

Thanasi Kokkinakis explodes into fit of rage at umpire with Andy ... (Daily Express)

Thanasi Kokkinakis was holding a commanding lead over Andy Murray when he got into it with the umpire.

And the 26-year-old jibed that the only reason the umpire gave him a time violation was due to one she gave Murray earlier in the match. And he took that momentum into the Margaret Court Arena against Murray, quickly racing to a two-set lead. But the Aussie also got his tournament off to a strong start against Fabio Fognini, dropping just five games in the entire match.

Andy Murray vs Thanasi Kokkinakis LIVE: Australian Open latest ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Follow live scores and updates from the Australian Open as Murray takes on home favourite Kokkinakis in the second round.

Australian Open 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray vs Thansai Kokkinakis (The Sun)

ANDY MURRAY vs Thanasi Kokkinakis has gone into a stunning fifth set, and it is after 3am in Melbourne!The British icon had to dig deep last time out.

and comes back! Kokkinakis is buzzing. Murray on the attack AND HE SECURES THE BREAK WITH A MONSTER FOREHAND WINNER! Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 Kokkinakis* Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 1-2 Kokkinakis Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 2-3 Kokkinakis Kokkinakis just misses the T ace... That is the roar of a lion. Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 3-4 Kokkinakis Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 4-5 Kokkinakis Murray 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 7-5 Kokkinakis Murray* 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-5 Kokkinakis

Thanasi Kokkinakis fumes at umpire during Australian Open match ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Thanasi Kokkinakis unleashed a big rant towards the chair umpire during his second round match against Andy Murray.

Then I go, then you call time. TK: What are you talking about? I’m waiting for him to stop talking. You’re not waiting for s***. [Silent as umpire talks] I’m waiting.

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