Thanasi Kokkinakis considers quitting tennis after knee injury

Thanasi Kokkinakis, the Australian tennis player, recently revealed his struggles with injuries and competitiveness in his career, expressing thoughts of giving up the sport. This confession followed a challenging tournament where he experienced a significant injury during a match. In early July, after making a remarkable comeback against Felix Auger-Aliassime, winning from two sets down, Kokkinakis's hopes were dashed when he suffered an injury in his subsequent match against Lucas Pouille. Despite showing resilience, he ultimately had to withdraw from the game due to his knee injury. Kokkinakis's injuries have plagued his career, as he previously suffered a medial collateral ligament injury just weeks prior at the Queen's Club Championship and a sprain two years ago that sidelined him for a month. The feeling of fighting against numerous dedicated competitors on the circuit has contributed to his declining enjoyment of the game, leading him to contemplate his future in tennis. After this recent setback, he needs to undergo scans to determine the extent of the injury and whether he will be able to compete in an upcoming hard-court tournament in Atlanta, which he had initially planned to attend. This latest situation marks a critical point in Kokkinakis's ongoing battle with injuries and lack of competitive joy, ultimately raising questions about his ability to continue in professional tennis.