Australian teenager Thanasi Kokkinakis will kick off his 2015 tennis season at the Brisbane International.

The 18-year-old, who is considered one of the sport’s brightest local talents alongside good friend Nick Kyrgios, has scored a wildcard for the men’s competition.

He’ll line up against the likes of Swiss master Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro and Marin Cilic, as well as compatriots Lleyton Hewitt and Bernard Tomic at the tournament which starts on Sunday.

“Obviously it’s a very strong field but you get the draw you’re given and you’ve just got to give it a crack on the day,” Kokkinakis said.

“I think it’s probably the best ATP 250 event I’ve seen so far, so I’m really looking forward to it.”

Kokkinakis will be out to improve on his successful 2014 campaign, during which he edged up the rankings 420 spots to be the world No.150.

The towering teen also claimed his maiden grand slam singles win at the Australian Open, defeating Igor Sijsling in four sets before losing to Rafael Nadal in the second round.

Two men’s wildcards remain up for grabs, with the recipients to be announced in the coming days.