Canberra's Nick Kyrgios beats childhood hero Roger Federer in Madrid

By Chris Dutton
Updated May 24 2015 - 11:13am, first published May 7 2015 - 4:11pm
Kyrgios celebrates his victory over Federer at the Madrid Open Photo: Susana Vera
Kyrgios celebrates his victory over Federer at the Madrid Open Photo: Susana Vera
Kyrgios and Federer shake hands after the Canberran's three set victory. Photo: Clive Brunskill
Kyrgios and Federer shake hands after the Canberran's three set victory. Photo: Clive Brunskill
Kyrgios saved three match points to set up a showdown with John Isner in the next round. Photo: Clive Brunskill
Kyrgios saved three match points to set up a showdown with John Isner in the next round. Photo: Clive Brunskill
Roger Federer reacts during his match against Nick Kyrgios Photo: Susana Vera
Roger Federer reacts during his match against Nick Kyrgios Photo: Susana Vera

Canberra tennis star Nick Kyrgios has claimed the biggest scalp of his rising career, beating childhood hero and 17-time grand slam champion Roger Federer on Thursday morning.