"No we're not" - Kyrgios brushes off Kokkinakis losing comment after Indian Wells doubles debut

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis won their first-round doubles match at the Indian Wells Masters remaining unbeaten as a pair.

Australian Open champions Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have made a triumphant return to the court as a doubles pairing at Indian Wells. They defeated Brazil's Marcelo Melo and Croatian Ivan Dodig 7-5, 1-6, 10-2 in the first round. The close friends maintained their laid-back approach in California, entertaining the crowd on court two as they did at Melbourne Park.

They even provided the TV audience with a humorous moment, when they jokingly argued with each during their courtside interview. Kokkinakis said they were "definitely going to lose at some point", only to be interrupted by Kyrgios who replied: "No we're not." "OK, sorry," Kokkinakis said with a laugh.

Kyrgios was asked how long this pairing is going to last and he said:

"I'm not playing the French, and I'm not playing Wimby (Wimbledon) doubles. Maybe just US (Open) and then (ATP) Finals."