Kyrgios pulls off incredible Wimbledon win

By Linda Pearce
Updated June 27 2014 - 8:40am, first published 8:39am
Australia's Nick Kyrgios celebrates victory in his second round match against Richard Gasquet of France. Photo: Getty Images
Australia's Nick Kyrgios celebrates victory in his second round match against Richard Gasquet of France. Photo: Getty Images

Nick Kyrgios is in new grand slam territory, having earned his place in the Wimbledon third round in extraordinary circumstances. It was easily the biggest career win for the Australian teenager, although there was nothing easy about it, Kyrgios forced to recover from a two-set deficit against 13th seed Richard Gasquet and to save nine match points.

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