Local ledge Nick Kyrgios continues to earn his keep, as the 20-year-old Canberra export has defeated top seed Roger Federer at the Madrid Masters overnight, winning 6-7 (2/7), 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (14/12).
Killing it, mate!
Kyrgios is no stranger for a stunning victory – last year, Kyrgios famously secured an astonishing Wimbledon upset against Rafael Nadal as the ultimate unknown underdog.
Following his victory in Madrid, where he has now advanced to the third round, Kyrgios said:
“I think this is definitely the greatest win over my career so far. It doesn’t really feel real at the moment. I didn’t really feel as if I was playing out there – it almost felt like I was watching…It was similar to that match at Wimbledon when I played Rafa. It’s a strange feeling. It hasn’t happened many times in my career… it’s happened twice now. It’s pretty exciting.”
Roger Federer said, according to the ABC, “I’m disappointed with how I played on returns, and that cost me the match.”
The whole experience was, naturally, blessed AF. 
Blessed to play one of my childhood heroes in Roger Federer. Blessed to get the win tonight 7-6 6-7 7-6 (14-12).
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) May 6, 2015
