Kyrgios, Kokkinakis End ‘Special Ks’ Show With Doubles Triumph

Nick Kyrgios, (R), and Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia celebrate after defeating compatriots Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. on Jan. 29, 2022. Andy Brownbill/AP Photo

The “Special Ks” show at the Australian Open ended on a high after Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis claimed their first major title by defeating compatriots Max Purcell and Matt Ebden in the men’s doubles final on Saturday.

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, nicknamed the “Special Ks” as juniors, entertained the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena with a 7-5 6-4 victory under the lights.