By Erik Gudris | Thursday, June 26, 2014

 

Australia's Nick Kyrgios came all the way back and then some to defeat Richard Gasquet in five sets. He'll face another rising talent in Jiri Vesely.

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While big names like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal continue dominating the Wimbledon headlines, the other story emerging is that of the rising next generation.

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That trend continued with the remarkable win by Australia's Nick Kyrgios.

At just 19, Kyrgios is the youngest player in the gentlemen's draw. Kyrgios first got noticed when he lost a thrilling five set battle to France's Benoit Paire at the Australian Open earlier in January.

Kyrgios found himself down and out twice against another Frenchman in Richard Gasquet during their second round match. No. 13 seed Gasquet held a two sets to love lead before Kyrgios rallied to force a fifth set.

Saving a total of nine match points, Kyrgios would go on to win 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5, 10-8 for the biggest win of his career.

While the ITF cannot confirm it, Kyrgios' efforts may be only the third such time in the Open Era that a player has saved nine match points at a Grand Slam.

Kyrgios will next face another young player in Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic. A former junior No. 1, Vesely ousted No. 24 seed Gael Monfils 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-7(1), 6-7(3), 6-4.

Here's what Kyrgios had to say afterwards.