2 months ago

Thanasi Kokkinakis advances to the second round of the Bratislava Open

Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis showcased his quality at the Bratislava Open 2026 (ATP Challenger Tour, clay, €160,680 + H), securing his place in the second round of the main draw. In his opening match, he defeated the tournament's fifth seed, Tomas Barrios Vera of Chile, in straight sets, 6–4, 6–4.

Throughout the match, Kokkinakis relied on his strong serve, maintaining a high level of effectiveness on his service games. He also demonstrated great fighting spirit and determination, allowing him to come through key rallies and handle the most challenging moments of the contest. A single break of serve in each set proved enough for victory, while he successfully saved all four break points he faced.

The former Top 100 player has therefore made a successful start to his campaign in Bratislava and, by eliminating the fifth seed, underlined his ambitions for this year's tournament. Fans can now look forward to seeing him in action in the second round of the main draw.

2 months ago