Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans were too strong for injured fan-favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in their Australian Open first-round...

Aussie tennis great Jelena Dokic says Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis could become a full-time doubles team as their individual careers wind down.

An all-Australian blockbuster awaits at Kia Arena with fan favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis taking on another home-town duo in the Open...

An all-Australian blockbuster awaits at Kia Arena with fan favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis taking on another home-town duo in the Open...

Thanasi Kokkinakis says he has pulled out of playing for Australia in the Davis Cup after losing a double match with Nick Kyrgios.

Thanasi Kokkinakis says he has pulled out of playing for Australia in the Davis Cup after losing a double match with Nick Kyrgios.

Shrugging off injury concerns, Nick Kyrgios is ready to run it back with great mate and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Australian Open.

Thanasi Kokkinakis is comfortable with his decision to play Australian Open doubles with Nick Kyrgios, after a shoulder injury led to his singles...

Thanasi Kokkinakis is comfortable with his decision to play Australian Open doubles with Nick Kyrgios, after a shoulder injury led to his singles...

The injury-blighted crowd favourites were edged out by fellow Australians Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans