Nick Kyrgios lands first grand slam title by winning men’s doubles in Melbourne

Nick Kyrgios, right, and Thanasi Kokkinakis celebrate their Australian Open triumph. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Nick Kyrgios won his first grand slam title with close friend Thanasi Kokkinakis in the men’s doubles at the Australian Open.

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis have enjoyed a brilliant run at Melbourne Park, carried to the final by a wave of raucous support, and it culminated in a 7-5 6-4 victory over fellow Australians Matt Ebden and Max Purcell in front of a packed crowd on Rod Laver Arena.