Thanasi Kokkinakis undergoes surgery to address persistent pectoral injury
Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis faces extended recovery after battling long-term pectoral issues.
Thanasi Kokkinakis has undergone surgery to address a persistent pectoral injury that has plagued him for several years. The 28-year-old aggravated the issue during a five-set loss to Jack Draper in the second round of the Australian Open on January 15, 2025, and subsequently retired from a doubles match with partner Nick Kyrgios the following day.
Kokkinakis shared an update on social media, posting a picture from his hospital bed with his right arm in a sling. He described the injury as “probably my toughest challenge to date” and expressed hope that the surgery would provide a solution after struggling with the issue for an extended period.
The timeline for Kokkinakis’s return to the tour remains uncertain, as recovery durations can vary based on the severity of the injury and individual rehabilitation progress. Fans and fellow players alike are hopeful for a successful recovery and look forward to his return to competitive play.
Been struggling for a little while with this… Probably my toughest challenge to date. Trying to find answers to a ongoing Pec injury that I haven’t been able to fix. Let’s see how this goes.🤞🏼
Thankyou for all your ongoing support❤️ pic.twitter.com/XCiEtpbnhz— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) February 27, 2025
Kokkinakis has previously endured extended recovery periods, notably taking a year and a half to return from shoulder surgery initially expected to heal within three months. Fans and fellow players have expressed support, with Davis Cup teammate Matt Ebden hoping for Kokkinakis’s return to team events later in the year.
Inside the Baseline…
Injuries are the cruelest part of this sport. One minute, you’re battling it out under the lights, feeling every ounce of adrenaline fuel your fight, and the next, you’re sidelined, forced to watch as the tour moves on without you. Kokkinakis has been here before—too many times—and yet, he keeps coming back, keeps grinding, keeps believing. That kind of resilience? It’s what makes tennis brutal but also beautiful. Here’s hoping this surgery finally gives him the clean slate he deserves.
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