Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis roar into Australian Open doubles semifinals

The inspired run of Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Australian Open men's doubles has continued with a tense three-set win over sixth seeds Tim Pütz and Michael Venus.

The Kia Arena crowd was again abuzz with excitement as the unseeded Australian pair roared into the semifinals on the back of the 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 triumph, which they celebrated with an enthusiastic on-court chest bump.

The combined power of their booming serves proved crucial in the victory, with Kyrgios and Kokkinakis sending down a staggering 25 aces.

Kyrgios was animated after the match, dropping an expletive during the on-court interview.

«I want to win this f***ing thing,» Kyrgios said.

Kyrgios said he and Kokkinakis were not going to change their style.

«As long as I'm playing this sport and playing in Australia, you sure will have a show and I'm sure Thanasi feels the same way,» he said.

Kokkinakis praised the crowd, as he jokingly expressed his wish he and Kyrgios would play their remaining matches on the court.

«When we walk through that tunnel there's nothing like it,» he said.

«We're seeing these stands packed, everyone is going 'bunta'. We don't want anything else, this is perfect.»

While the raucous crowd were thrilled with the victory, they were also touched by a heartwarming moment involving Kyrgios.

Early in the first set, an errant Kyrgios smash flew into the crowd, with the ball hitting a young boy in the stands.

It was unintentional from Kyrgios, who immediately showed remorse.

As chair umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore checked on the boy's condition, Kyrgios ran to his bag and took out one of his racquets.

He gave the racquet to the boy, with the crowd showing its appreciation with a round of applause.

Earlier, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis were met by an