Nick Kyrgios and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis were eliminated from the Brisbane International on Wednesday, falling to French sixth seeds Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul 6-0, 1-6, 10-6 at Pat Rafter Arena.
Kyrgios, frustrated with his volleying, acknowledged a few crucial points decided the match. “It sucks that we lost that match because I feel like we were the better team,” he said.
“I want to play a lot of doubles this year with Thanasi and I think this was a good indicator.”
Kokkinakis, recovering from long-term injuries, said his goal was simply to get match play.
“I couldn’t have asked for much more. I’m incredibly underdone,” he said, adding he would “try” to compete in both singles and doubles at next week’s Adelaide International.
Both players expressed confidence in their physical readiness as they continue their comebacks, with Kokkinakis describing Adelaide as a stepping stone toward the Australian Open.
Source: Daily Telegraph.
