scoreline: Kyrgios 5-7, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 8-6
Seppi with an unforced error and Kyrgios comes back from two sets down to complete a remarkable comeback victory! He is now through to the Australian Open quarter-finals.
This will be a painful defeat for Seppi to swallow given that he was two sets to love up and had match point in the fourth set. Kyrgios though produced some clutch tennis yet again when it counted, particularly in the fourth set tie-breaker. What a match. Congratulations to Kyrgios. Now Murray or Dimitrov awaits.
An Australian Open quarter-final birth beckons for Nick Kyrgios but he can ill-afford to underestimate Italian Andreas Seppi in the fourth round. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6.15pm AEDT.
Roger Federer’s defeat in the third round has opened up the draw significantly for either Seppi or Kyrgios to make huge inroads in the first grand slam of the year.
Seppi defied history to upset Federer in four sets and his confidence is at an all time high. The Italian is at the peak of his powers at the moment and will fancy his chances of upsetting local hope Kyrgios.
Every part of Seppi’s game at the moment is extremely solid. His forehand has become a major weapon and his movement around the court has improved significantly. As one of the real journeyman on the ATP tour, age has not wearied Seppi in the slightest.
While many will see the match-up against Seppi as favourable compared to facing Federer, Kyrgios will still need to produce his most complete performance of the tournament to seal a quarter-final birth.
The young Australian has impressed so far in the tournament despite concerns over his fitness but he will need to improve against a player that won’t leave anything in the tank tonight.
In terms of overall scalps so far, Seppi has undoubtedly achieved much more than Kyrgios given that he has overcome seeded players Jeremy Chardy and Federer to get to this stage.
Kyrgios on the other hand impressed with a four sets win over the seeded Ivo Karlovic but he is yet to face a real challenger for the title.
Although Kyrgios beat Seppi last year at the US Open, the Italian is playing at a higher level than what he was back at Flushing Meadows and will prove stern opposition for the Australian.
If Kyrgios can continue to serve at a high level, his aggressive game off the forehand and backhand side, should be enough for him to secure a tight victory.
Kyrgios in four sets
Jill
Guest
Great work Nick. Very proud of you. Hang in there. You can do it. Ausie Ausie Ausie. Love you. Jill
Rabbits
Guest
Nick is Pat Rafter and Bernard is Mark Philipousis; that's the way I see both men's careers going.
Marty
Guest
Plenty of talent, just needs to temper his attitude, quit with the profanities and show some class.
Johnk
Guest
Hey where's Nick?
Jason Cave
Guest
I don't think I've ever seen a tennis crowd go off in a match like we saw at the Australian Open tonight. Extraordinary.
Nick
Guest
Did the linesman call it out? What exactly happened??
Alan
Roar Guru
Seppi with an unforced error and Kyrgios comes back from two sets down to complete a remarkable comeback victory! He is now through to the Australian Open quarter-finals. This will be a painful defeat for Seppi to swallow given that he was two sets to love up and had match point in the fourth set. Kyrgios though produced some clutch tennis yet again when it counted, particularly in the fourth set tie-breaker. What a match. Congratulations to Kyrgios. Now Murray or Dimitrov awaits. Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 8 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
jamesb
Guest
Well done lad!!
Alan
Roar Guru
GAME SET AND MATCH KYRGIOS Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 8 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Wow. Kyrgios thinks the backhand was out here but play continued!!!! Seppi now challenges the call here!!! Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 7 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Three match points Kyrgios courtesy of a superb crosscourt backhand that nips the line!!!!! Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 7 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Seppi long with the forehand and its 0-30. Chance for Kyrgios to press the issue right now Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 7 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Seppi nets the forehand for 0-15 Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 7 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Winner of course to play Murray or Dimitrov. Murray won the first set Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 7 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Rob McHugh
Roar Guru
How am I supposed to keep these highlights under 90 seconds haha
Alan
Roar Guru
Great hustle Seppi but his backhand is long. Kyrgios holds under pressure Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 7 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Wide serve from Kyrgios for game point. Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 6 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Kyrgios' forehand catches the line there and Seppi frames the forehand for game point. Seppi with a great backhand return for deuce! Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 6 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Double fault and its 30-30. Double faults coming at bad times for Kyrgios Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 6 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Great serve down the tee for 30-15 Kyrgios Kyrgios 5 4 6 7 6 Seppi 7 6 3 6 6