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Nick Kyrgios in action during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios celebrates after winning his Australian Open second round match against Ugo Humbert. Getty Images
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Nick Kyrgios and Ugo Humbert embrace after their second round match at the Australian Open. Getty Images
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Nick Kyrgios celebrates after beating Ugo Humbert in their Australian Open second round match. AFP
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Nick Kyrgios in action during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios hugs Ugo Humbert after their second round match at the Australian Open. AFP
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Fans cheer for Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open. PA
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Nick Kyrgios inspects the net after a let call on his serve. PA
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Nick Kyrgios speaks with umpire Marijana Veljovic after complaining about the net call. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios speaks with umpire Marijana Veljovic after complaining about the net call. Reuters
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Fans celebrate during the second round match between Nick Kyrgios and Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios in action during his match against Ugo Humbert. EPA
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Fans cheer on Nick Kyrgios against Ugo Humbert. AFP
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Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Getty Images
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Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios plays a shot between his legs against Ugo Humbert. AFP
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Nick Kyrgios in action during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios celebrates after winning his Australian Open second round match against Ugo Humbert. Getty Images
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Nick Kyrgios and Ugo Humbert embrace after their second round match at the Australian Open. Getty Images
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Nick Kyrgios celebrates after beating Ugo Humbert in their Australian Open second round match. AFP
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Nick Kyrgios in action during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios hugs Ugo Humbert after their second round match at the Australian Open. AFP
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Fans cheer for Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open. PA
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Nick Kyrgios inspects the net after a let call on his serve. PA
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Nick Kyrgios speaks with umpire Marijana Veljovic after complaining about the net call. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios speaks with umpire Marijana Veljovic after complaining about the net call. Reuters
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Fans celebrate during the second round match between Nick Kyrgios and Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios in action during his match against Ugo Humbert. EPA
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Fans cheer on Nick Kyrgios against Ugo Humbert. AFP
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Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Getty Images
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Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
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Nick Kyrgios plays a shot between his legs against Ugo Humbert. AFP
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Nick Kyrgios in action during his second round match against Ugo Humbert. Reuters
Nick Kyrgios comes through 'crazy' five-set epic to raise the roof at Australian Open
Australian delivers a typically dramatic victory to set up a third round encounter with US Open champion Thiem
Jon Turner
10 February, 2021
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