Australia's Nick Kyrgios wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey with former basketball player Kobe Bryant's number warms up to play against Spain's Rafael Nadal during their men's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday (Jan 27). Kyrgios lost 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4). - AFP
MELBOURNE: World number one Rafael Nadal weathered a fierce storm from gutsy showman Nick Kyrgios on Monday (Jan 27) to set up an Australian Open quarter-final against Dominic Thiem and keep alive his quest for a 20th Grand Slam title.
The Spanish top seed came through a riveting clash on Rod Laver Arena 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) to end the gallant hopes of the basketball-mad Australian, who came on court wearing an LA Lakers shirt in honour of Kobe Bryant.
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