Apr 1, 2017 - Roger Federer is widely heralded as the greatest tennis player of all time, earning the title from fellow professionals such as John McEnroe and Rafael Nadal. A cracking forehand from Kyrgios ensure we have a third tie break. What a tie break. Can Kyrgios keep his composure? You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/mqjEqjr91U. “It did feel very good, because you don't very often play three breakers in a match. A fine smash from the Swiss makes it 30-15, but then a wasteful backhand - a rare thing from Roger - makes it 30-30. Federer vs Kyrgios again today at Laver Cup! But fate was not on Kyrgios’s side in that deciding tie-breaker, and Federer also produced a couple of moments of genius, notably another magical backhand pass up the line on the opening point. Photo: Getty Images. Can cement the break? Roberto Bautista Agut offered a sterner test in the round of last-16, but Federer edged through 7-6, 7-6. Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios face off on Friday night at the Miami Open in a semifinal match. At 15-0 up, Kyrgios takes control of the point, racing to the net to volley home. The match you've all been waiting for! At 5-5, Federer produces a superb return on NK's serve and he has set point. A great net exchange sees Nk hit it too long, but a fine backhand down the line gives him  2 break points. 40-15. Again NK has a set point as Federer can't quite move quickly enough - but NK is left baffled as the Swiss star pulls out a delightful backhand winner. He was made to wrok though. Federer pulls off a phenomenal return to get off to a winning start. The second set featured one of the many mind-boggling ’tweeners that Kyrgios has produced during this tournament, as he came forward and passed a befuddled Federer at the net with an outrageous piece of touch. BOOM. 1 during his epic Miami Open showdown with Roger Federer — and Mirka Federer was caught joining in on the cacophony of booing directed at the Australian. Phew, they'll need it. Sky Sports 1 will have live coverage, with the programme under way at midnight. @rogerfederer outlasts #Kyrgios 7-6 6-7 7-6 to advance to the #MiamiOpen final. The Fed has won 8 straight tie breaks in recent weeks. Federer takes it to deuce - before a delightful exchange at the net is won by Kyrgios. 5-5. The audience was quite unfair towards Kyrgios, yelling into his serve, but this added to the drama. Still an incredible watch . “I've got a great team with me. A great point for NK, who goes to the net and guides a volley into the empty court. Roger Federer beat Nick Kyrgios at the 2017 Miami Open in a classic (Image: GETTY) Roger Federer vs Daniil Medvedev live stream - how to watch. And he takes it with his first serve! So good old Mirka Federer has a crack at another one of her husband's opponents. He even did two in one rally. a[href*="540/draws?matchType=qualifier"]{ }. In October, he told  the umpire at the Shanghai Masters  “Can you call time so I can finish this match and go home?” At one point, as Simon Briggs reported, he "patted a serve over the net in the manner of a 60-year-old clubbie and then walked to his chair before Zverev had even struck the reply.". What a match! In the meantime, to get you in the mood for this late night action, you can check the Fed's sexiest shots here - as compiled by The Telegraph's Charlie Eccleshare. #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/EM3GtkPgPk. A love game for the Aussie. He hasn't done much wrong but he's getting no support at all from the crowd. @cjgraham82 NK playing some cracking tennis these days, this will be a huge test of his ability & character, Fed is Fed. Kyrgios does well to return a backhand, Federer tries for a winner again but he misses. A booming ace makes it 40-0 but Federer comes forward to dominate the net. A fierce serve draws him level again though. More boos from the crowd as NK appears to say something untoward. It's tied up again 8-8 in the second tie-break.#MiamiOpen. “Shut the f--- up! Federer also showed off his trademark steely nerves in the tie-break, saving a set point at 7/8 and again at 8/9 with a backhand winner down the line. I was trying to stay positive, and for you guys it was worthwhile to stay more, because the atmosphere only got more epic.”. Federer does well to return a backhand, but Kyrgios makes sure he can't get the next shot back. He roars, the crowd is quiet. He then wraps up the game with another fine delivery. It feels like old times. 5-4. Are we looking at another tiebreak? And the Aussie wraps the game up with a smart serve and volley combo. .is-mobile .scores-daily-schedule-content td.day-table-seed, .scores-results-content td.day-table-seed { The sellout crowd showered Federer with love all night, and booed Kyrgios loudly every time he threw down his racket or screamed at the chair … I'll be ready on Sunday,” said Federer. Fourth seed survives epic match under the lights on Friday. A lovely drop shot from NK is followed up by a delightful dink from Federer. "I fought and Tomas definitely started to step it up, but it was a great match at the end. } A terrific ace wraps up the set. A good serve restores Kyrgios' edge and then he extends his lead to 40-15. Umpire's voice is cracking as he says the score. Federer on needing a final set tie-break to get through his quarter-final against Tomas Berdych. A good serve makes it 40-0 and then a loose backhand from Federer ensures the second love hold in a row. Kyrgios stretches, but can't quite reach a backhand from Federer. Mar 31, 2017. padding-left: 0px; Incredible scenes. And yet, he has undoubted talent - he has beaten Novak Djokovic twice this month. It doesent get any better than this ...#miamiopen2017 #nick #roger (well...ND ). “It's definitely going to be very special playing Rafa here again. But then Federer smacks a delightful backhand that flies past NK and it's another break point. He began with a straight sets win over American rising star Frances Tiafoe, before comprehensively beating former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro on Monday night. Press alt + / to open this menu. Deuce. Federer then hits the net with a forehand to make it 30-0 before NK eases to a 40-0 lead. Still, when Federer was playing his very best in Miami, Kyrgios took him down to the wire in a third set tiebreaker. Remarkable scenes here as Kyrgios is booed again. So far, so easy for Federer. .is-desktop .atp-logo{ Federer hits a tad too long to make it 30-30 , but Kyrgios goes to the net, only to see the ball bounce off his raquet and out. font-size:15px; pic.twitter.com/sB6MkBG31V. Federer vs Kyrgios - 720p quality - Full Match - English Comm. NK takes the advantage before Federer hits wide to hand the Aussie the hold. Racquet throw included. “It was a great feeling to play like this,” said Federer in his on-court interview. Roger can't quite angle a backhand volley into the court and it's 30-0. Lovely stuff from the veteran, who is rolling back the years. width: auto; Roger is back in front and has match point. He could have been docked a penalty point for audible obscenity, given that he had already been warned once. A superb backhand down the line makes 0-30.

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