Some matches make tennis history for their drama, passion, and pure skill on the court. In the 2017 Miami Open semifinals, Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios fought a game that had spectators on the edge of their seats. Kyrgios reflected on that historical match in his recent Instagram story. Reminiscing about those golden days on court, he labeled the match in a hyperbolic way that caught the attention of both of their followers.

The semi-final at the Miami Open was exactly seven years ago today. The fact that every set in that match finished in a tie-break was what really made it unique. It was an unusual event in tennis, which attested to how fiercely contested the match was.

A classic showdown between Nick Kyrgios and Roger Federer

After three hours and nine minutes of play, fourth seed Roger Federer won 7-6(9) 6-7(9) 7-6(5) during the Miami Open semifinals of 2017. Kyrgios saved two match points in the second set but could not save a third. However, what made the match more dramatic was their tie-break after each set. The pressure increased, the stakes got higher. Referring to this historical moment on-court, Nick Kyrgios put up a story about the video and aptly captioned it, “Match of the decade”. 

The match undeniably had an impact on players and fans alike, even though his recent remarks may cause some to raise their eyebrows. This is because his comment might have reflected a faint sense of narcissism.

Ultimately, Roger Federer prevailed, defeating Kyrgios by a narrow margin in an exciting finish. But the spectacle that had taken place on the court that day took precedence over the outcome. And this is why it has been remembered until now. Kyrgios was proud of his display of skills and shared his thoughts after the match. Let’s look back at what he said.

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Kyrgios “showed a lot of fight” during the Miami Open semifinals battle with Federer

Following a thrilling match on the court, Nick Kyrgios shared his insights on his performance. He admitted that the match was a rollercoaster of emotions. “I showed a lot of fight. Obviously, I’m an emotional guy. I had some ups and downs, a bit of a roller coaster,” he said in a post-match interview. He further continued and said, “Ultimately, I thought I put in a good performance. I thought the crowd would have enjoyed it.”

It was a contest that will be remembered for years to come because both players pushed each other to their absolute limits. Although Kyrgios’ recent comments might have been made in a lighthearted way, it is true that these kinds of events are what really set tennis apart in the world. While Roger Federer and Kyrgios fought it out on the court that day, they also left an imprint on tennis fans that will be remembered for a very long time.

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