- Pair beat compatriots Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in final
- Grand slam title arrives with 7-5, 6-4 victory at Melbourne Park
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis claimed their first major title on another raucous night at Melbourne Park with victory over their compatriots, Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell, in the men’s doubles final.
The pair’s remarkable journey from wildcard entries to grand slam champions was completed after just over an hour and a half of yet more gripping entertainment on Rod Laver Arena as the childhood friends sealed a 7-5, 6-4 victory.