Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis Leading New Aussie Golden Generation

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Published: March 16, 2015

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After a few lean years, with the cooling down of legend Lleyton Hewitt, Australian men’s tennis is off and running once again. A potentially thrilling 10 years or so is on the way for fans Down Under, as they possess a stack of young talent about to rise up the ranks. Close friends and fellow tall teenagers Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, the "Special K's," are the ones with the spotlight on them most.

Kyrgios became a household name at Wimbledon 2014, after he stunned two-time champion Rafael Nadal in four sets, with a nerveless and confident display of raw serving power. It’s fair to say that his reputation would have increased regardless of the outcome of that match, though, after this moment of absolute genius on the world’s most famous tennis court:

The 19-year-old hasn’t just been able to fly up the rankings with ease, though, since that trip to the quarterfinals on the grass of SW19. He struggled in the hard-court season at the end of last year, ending 2014 early because of physical and mental fatigue.

At the start of 2015, despite being bothered by a back injury, he managed to fight into his second Slam last eight; this time at his home Australian Open. The experience and consistency of eventual finalist Andy Murray was too much for him, though, in the quarters. The home crowd really got behind Kyrgios in Melbourne, suggesting that he could be a fan favourite for many years to come.

He currently sits at No. 37 in the rankings and has some serious weapons that could propel him into the top 10 in the next few seasons. Clearly, his serve can do a lot of damage. It’s a fast, smooth motion that he can get into a very quick rhythm on, thumping down consecutive aces on players. The International Premier Tennis League at the end of 2014 was perfect for his style of play, as he loves playing quickly, which is what the fans love too (Roger Federer being your prime example).

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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