Nick Kyrgios takes aim at media, opponent Max Purcell after doubles win

Nick Kyrgios has lashed out at the media and doubles rival Max Purcell as he denied claims he had disrespected world number one Ash Barty following her Australian Open win.

Kyrgios and fellow Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis won the men's doubles title on a packed Rod Laver Arena on Saturday after Barty's victory over Danielle Collins had given the country its first singles champion in 44 years.

As had been the case throughout the tournament, the 'Special Ks' were backed by a raucous crowd as they defeated compatriots Max Purcell and Matt Ebden to win their first Grand Slam title.

Kyrgios said after the final that the duo had "created probably the best atmosphere this tournament has ever seen", which was interpreted by some media as a slight on Barty.

In an Instagram post which opened with an expletive aimed at the media, Kyrgios denied the charge. "Honestly, I said nothing disrespectful to Ash Barty," he wrote.

"I said that the crowd this year was amazing and I feel as if (Kokkinakis) and I were a big part of that. Ash's father came to me and even said that.

"All I said was that when people watch me around the world the stadiums are full."

Purcell, meanwhile, had suggested after the doubles final that the behaviour of the crowd had been bad for the game.

"I think it was great for ticket sales here but I'm not so sure how it was taken overseas," he said.

"If you’re watching some of Nick and Thanasi’s matches earlier in the week and you’re overseas, maybe you get turned off tennis a little bit.

"The fact that we are Australian; I don’t think they (the crowd) went as hard on us as they have the rest of them. I’m grateful for that."

Kyrgios responded by writing: "As for Max Purcell you donut. Regarding your comments after the match you