Nick Kyrgios gives three-word reaction to Roger Federer's dramatic win over John Millman
Nick Kyrgios was among those watching the match of the tournament so far.
Australian Open: Federer defeats Millman in third round
"I feel sick." That was Nick Kyrgios' immediate reaction after watching his compatriot John Millman lose an enthralling five-set match to Roger Federer at the Australian Open.
In front of a packed crowd on Rod Laver Arena, Millman pushed Federer to the brink of his earliest exit from the tournament in years.
After forcing a fifth set, Millman led by a break before Federer got back level again.
Then in the match tie-break, Federer began to leak errors and gave Millman led 8-4.
But miraculously Federer hit back again and on match point, he flicked a forehand winner into the open court to seal the win.
And Kyrgios summed up the emotions of all those backing Millman when he tweeted: "I feel sick."
Speaking on the court, Federer’s relief was evident in his reaction to the match.
He said: "Oh God it was tough. Thank god it was a super tiebreak or else I would have lost this one.
"John played a great match and he should be out here doing the interview. I can't even speak any more.
"It came down to the wire in the end and I just about got over the line.
"I had to stay focused and make the right decision. He kept coming out with the goods and I just had to stay in there.
"I was getting ready to explain myself in the press conference. The demons are always there lurking. It was a hell of a match and John deserves half of this one.
"I had to figure out a way to get him in trouble on his serve. He is not known to be the best server but he was doing such a nice job.
"I was struggling in the cross-court battles and it was just a matter of holding my own serve."