Aus Open 2024 Shocker: Kokkinakis Injured, Tomic's Dream Crushed & Aussie Hopes in Doubt! (2026)

The Australian Open tennis tournament has been hit with a double blow, as both Thanasi Kokkinakis and Bernard Tomic face setbacks in their respective journeys. Kokkinakis, who was returning to the court after a 12-month hiatus due to a pectoral surgery, suffered a shoulder injury during his match in Adelaide, forcing him to withdraw and casting doubt on his participation in the Australian Open. This setback is particularly disappointing as he was on a winning streak, having beaten Sebastian Korda in the opening round. Meanwhile, Bernard Tomic's dream of a grand slam return is over after losing to Britain's Arthur Fery in straight sets. The former world No.17 had won his first match at the Australian Open in five years, but couldn't stop the 23-year-old Briton. Despite these setbacks, there is still hope for other Australian players. Sweeny, a local Dane, is a win away from the main draw after beating Switzerland's Jerome Kym. James McCabe also put up a thrilling fight against the No.23 seed, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, but fell short in a tiebreak. On the women's side, Olivia Gadecki, a 23-year-old Aussie, took the opening set against former US Open champion Sloane Stephens but couldn't hold on to her lead, ending her hopes of a fourth consecutive main draw appearance. The tournament continues with more matches scheduled for the evening, and the Australian tennis community is eagerly awaiting the results.

Aus Open 2024 Shocker: Kokkinakis Injured, Tomic's Dream Crushed & Aussie Hopes in Doubt! (2026)
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