Kokkinakis will enjoy a few days off and start his pre-season in Melbourne, and he hopes to build on the success of this year in 2025.

“I feel like my tennis is right there with the big guys,” he said. “I feel like I’m really knocking on the door and I’m close.

“I’m not going to take my foot of the gas.”

Kokkinakis has always been a fan favourite at the Australian Open, especially after he won the doubles title with his lifelong friend Nick Kyrgios back in 2022.

The pair defeated fellow Australians Matt Ebden and Max Purcell 7-5 6-4 in a final that gripped the nation.

With Kyrgios making his return to the Australian Open next January, Kokkinakis hasn’t ruled out a potential return to the doubles court with his mate.

“Doubles is a tricky one,” he said.

“Everyone loved it last time and it was so much fun. But singles is definitely going to be a priority for us.

“But we do feel like we owe it to people to have some fun again out there. We will play it by ear and see how we go.”

Kokkinakis was at Melbourne Park on Thursday to announce the renewal of the Australian Open’s long-standing partnership with Piper-Heidsieck.