Proud South Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis has confirmed he’ll play in January’s Adelaide International.
Kokkinakis, 27, gained the occasion in 2022 and backed it up by reaching the semi-finals this 12 months at The Drive.
“The opportunity to play world-class tennis at home in Adelaide in front of my family, friends and the fans is not one I take for granted, and winning the Adelaide International in 2022 was an incredible moment in my career,” Kokkinakis stated.
“Playing on centre court at The Drive with a home crowd cheering me on is what gives me the extra motivation and legs to keep going.
“There is still a lot of preparation between now and January, but I am excited to be coming back to play the Adelaide International as part of the summer of tennis.”
Adelaide International normal supervisor Debbie Sterrey was happy to welcome world No.68 Kokkinakis dwelling.
“We know the atmosphere of watching him play on centre court is thrilling,” Sterrey stated.
The males’s discipline can even embody world No.22 Lorenzo Musetti, of Italy.
Three-time grand slam champion Angelique Kerber headlines a ladies’s Adelaide International discipline that features Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic.
Kerber hasn’t competed since final 12 months and is at the moment on maternity go away.
“To be able to confirm four players (Kokkinakis, Musetti, Kerber and Tomljanovic) in the field this early is a strong sign and commitment by the players of their support of the Adelaide International and the great experience they will have here in Adelaide,” Sterrey stated.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
