Roger Federer: Nick Kyrgios jokes about outrageous winner after US Open defeat
NICK KYRGIOS has joked that he tried to tell Roger Federer that his stunning winner “wasn’t that good” in their US Open encounter.
Nick Kyrgios' incredible reaction after stunning Federer shot
Federer sailed into round four of the US Open with a routine 6-4, 6-1, 7-5 victory over Kyrgios that lasted one hour and 44 minutes,
With his last triumph at Flushing Meadows coming back in 2008 - Federer who is yet to drop a set in the tournament this year - will face Kyrgios’ compatriot, John Millman, in the fourth round.
Federer played some incredible winners during what was a masterclass on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.
During the third set, the Swiss legend flicked a winner around the net posts after reading what seemed to be an inch perfect drop shot from Kyrgios that left him gobsmacked.
And Kyrgios reacted to that piece of ingenious skill from his 37-year-old opponent after the match.
“I was trying to tell him that the shot wasn't that good (smiling),” Kyrgios said.
“No, it was almost unreal.
“It almost got to the point where I wanted him to start making shots like that and I finally got it.
I was trying to tell him that the shot wasn't that good (smiling). No, it was almost unreal
“I was pretty happy with myself.”
Kyrgios also revealed he intends to post the shot on Instagram, adding: “Yeah, it was unbelievable (smiling).
“I’m probably going to place it on Instagram.”
Federer explained the importance of first set as being the key to his victory.
He said: “He came out firing a lot of aces, I was struggling with my backhand earlier on.
"If he breaks then he would probably have run away with the first set. So it was particularly crucial."