Roger Federer has been knocked out of the Australian Open by his 20 year-old Greek opponent, Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The match finished Federer 7-6 (13-11) 6-7 (3-7) 5-7 6-7 (5-7) Tsitsipas, with the Swiss legend fulsome in his praise for Tsitsipas - who was in tears at the end of the match.
"I'm the happiest man on earth right now.
"I agree with you (on looking as if he could win). You have to believe in yourself.
"Roger is a legend in the sport, I have so much respect for him. He has showed great tennis over the years. I have analysed him since the age of six. It was an honour to be facing him - I cannot describe it.
"I was too slow (in opening service game), but I wanted to take my time but sometimes the referee reminds you you have to be on time.
Tsitsipas believes that saving break points was key to his victory:
"It is important to have aggressive mindset and play percentage tennis, to have first serves in and press from the beginning.
"I didn't lose my patience. That was key to saving the break points. I showed great determiation and had most of you guys (crowd) supporting me.
"I haven't seen such a loud crowd in my whole entire life. The atmosphere, the vibes you gave to me was indescribable.
"I like this aggressive style of play, coming to the net, it makes things much more interesting."
"Winning this - I cannot describe it!"
It may be that we are approaching the end of Federer's dominance of a competition that he has won six times. With Andy Murray nearing retirement, might we have a new star in the making?
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