WATCH: When Nick Kyrgios Broke Down to Tears After Losing a Grueling Battle Against Roger Federer

Swiss ace Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios have been met on the court seven times over the years. The Basel-born player has dominated the head-to-head record, 6 wins, and 1 loss. However, it was the talented Australian who won their first-ever encounter. 

Recently, a clip surfaced of Nick Kyrgios and Roger Federer of their Laver Cup match in 2019. It was one of the best matches of the season and right till the end, it was up for grabs. However, the experienced head prevailed as the Swiss maestro won the final breaker 10-7. 

A rare side of Nick Kyrgios after loss to Roger Federer 

Naturally, members of Team Europe, lead by Federer, were joyous upon winning the title as it was the final decider. However, Kyrgios and Team World were dejected, especially Kyrgios. He broke down and it was probably the first time fans got to see that side of the Australian player. Those emotions highlighted how much it meant to him. 

Kyrgios’ 2021 season began in Melbourne after being on the sidelines for about a year. He lost in the third round to Dominic Thiem in a five-set thriller. After that, he competed at the Wimbledon Championships. Sadly, he had to withdraw midway from his match due to a shoulder injury. 

He competed at the US Open but suffered an opening-round exit. Since then, he has been in the North American region and will headline the Laver Cup 2021 for Team World. 

On the other hand, Federer decided to end his season after the Wimbledon Championships loss. He recently underwent a third knee surgery. Hopefully, the Maestro will return soon and grace the courts. 

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