Thanasi Kokkinakis clinches title at the 2024 Perpetual NSW Open

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South Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis and Emerson Jones (Queensland) have been crowned the 2024 Perpetual NSW Open champions after clinching the singles titles at Sydney Olympic Park.

In the Men’s Singles final, second seed Kokkinakis demonstrated his exceptional skills on the court, defeating Sydney’s own Rinky Hijikata with a commanding score of 6-1, 6-1. This remarkable victory marks Kokkinakis’ first ATP Challenger title on home soil, representing a significant milestone in his career.

Photo: @TKokkinakis / X.

On the Women’s Singles side, 16-year-old wildcard Emerson Jones made waves with her impressive performance against second seed Taylah Preston. Jones secured the championship title in a thrilling two-set match, finishing with a score of 6-4, 7-6. Her triumph is a testament to her immense potential and is a noteworthy achievement at such a young age.

The Perpetual NSW Open remains a prestigious event, attracting talented players from around the globe. This year’s competition showcased emerging talents and provided plenty of thrilling moments for tennis fans.

Source: Tennis NSW.

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