Kyrgios drags a backhand well wide, moments after having almost lashed a forehand down Purcell's throat. Kokkinakis frames one of his own but it drops in! Just nibbled the chalk, that...

Purcell reads a lobbed effort from Kyrgios though and can slap that away. A good hold.

Roars echo around the Rod Laver Arena as Nick Kyrgios whips down an ace and Thanasi Kokkinakis then puts away a couple at the net.

A quick love hold for the Special Ks.

A good hold for Max Purcell though, he and Matthew Ebden gets themselves off the mark.

The points are coming on the Kyrgios side for the receiving duo - he's swinging like it's the final over of a T20 epic. Kokkinakis joins the party with a flurry of forehands that eventually forces Ebden into the net. Deuce.

Ebden and Purcell race into a 30-0 lead, the former hammering an overhead into the ground and leaping it up beyond their opponents, but Kyrgios meets a juping serve with a fierce backhand to get himself on the board.

Right then, pre-match pics taken, and away we go.

Max Purcell will serve first.

You can never accuse Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis of not being entertaining - back-chatting, finger-flipping, fist-bumping, umpire-baiting and final-making, the Aussie pair are a gripping watch, however that may come.

And Kyrgios, who has played some excellent tennis alongside his misdemeanours, says he wants to entice new fans to the sport.

"If they flick on a match and they have Thanasi and I playing in an entertaining doubles match, they know nothing about tennis, if they watch that match just then, they probably would tune in next time," he said.

"That's what I'm about. That's what I want to bring. I think that's how the sport is going to survive."

Laura Robson
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

I think Nick is a lot calmer on the doubles court and they've done such a phenomenal job.

I have never seen such a crowd for doubles - kids - it's just entertainment we don't really see on the doubles court.

To gain so many fans - it has been super special and I love it.

Talking of entertainment, Nick Kyrgios - and now by association Thanasi Kokkinakis - has had a Netflix crew following him around this tournament for a behind-the-scenes style documentary.

Kokkinakis said earlier in the tournament the pair liked the crowd "the rowdier the better", and is it this particular Aussie duo who get the "siuuuus!" on their way out on Rod Laver Arena.

"I think people have just got to be open," said Kokkinakis. "You’re always trying to develop a sport and grow a sport.

"Of course, you got to keep it within the boundaries. If people are so narrow-minded they can’t see this is bringing a lot of fans and a lot of eyes, I think that is their problem."

Nick Kyrgios, naturally, is recording some kind of social post on his way to the court...

It's a dream day for those in Melbourne who have bagged tickets to Rod Laver Arena.

Having already seen Ash Barty win her maiden Australian Open, they get another huge helping of Aussie talent in this men's doubles final.

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are the headlines and they're up against compatriots Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell, who beat Britain's Joe Salisbury and American partner Rajeev Ram in the semi-finals.

The Australian Open title will be staying on these shores.

BBC One

Don't forget, we'll have live text coverage of the all-Australian men's doubles final up next, as Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis take on Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell.

You can also watch highlights of today's women's singles final on BBC One, BBC iplayer, and the BBC Sport website and app from 13:45 GMT.

Ash Barty continues: "To my team, wow! I have said numerous times I am so lucky to have so many people here who love and support me.

"Mum, dad and my sisters, I am an incredibly fortunate and lucky girl to have so much love in my corner.

"No one has changed in our team, we are the best in the business and I can't thank you for all the time you put into me.

"As an Aussie the most important part of this is being able to share it and you guys have been nothing short of exceptional. This crowd is one of the most fun I have ever played in front of - you relaxed me and forced me to play my best tennis! Against a champion like Danielle I had to bring that today."

"This is a dream come true to me and I am so proud to be an Aussie, so thank you so much everyone - we will see you next time!"

And here is what Ash Barty had to say following her famous victory:

"Thank you everyone so much, I have to say congratulations to Danielle, it has been an amazing fortnight for you, I know you will be fighting for many more of these in the future.

"I am a little stumped, I would love to thank everyone who does so much work behind the scenes - it takes a real big village to put on an event like this, this tournament has been one of my favourite experiences, so thank you so much for that.

"To all the umpires, ball kids, everyone who makes it so easy for us players to do what we do - you guys makes it seamless and without you we'd be lost!"

Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Melbourne Park

Ashleigh Barty may well have been the world number one for a couple of years, but nothing resonates with the wider Aussie public than success at Wimbledon.

Well, other than winning the title in Melbourne.

After SW19 champion Barty won her first-round match, on-court interviewer Jelena Dokic was overcome with emotion as she thanked Barty on behalf of the whole nation for winning the Wimbledon title last year.

A recent report by The Age newspaper's Courtney Walsh , externalhighlighted how the number of kids playing tennis had climbed nearly 30% in the past year. Many of them are from indigenous communities and many are girls.

That's the Barty effect.