Tennis News: Nick Kyrgios defeats Rafael Nadal in Acapulco

Kyrgios overcame a bout of nausea, a stiff back and saved three match points on the way to stunning top seed Rafael Nadal 3-6 7-6(2) 7-6(6) in the second round of the Acapulco International in Mexico. The Australian fell to the floor in celebration after clinching the victory, before sticking a finger behind his ear and asking the raucous crowd to cheer louder. Spaniard Nadal, who has won the tournament on earlier occasions, took only one of his 10 break point chances and failed to put the match away despite leading 6-3 in the final set tiebreak before Kyrgios reeled off five straight points. With this victory world number 72 Kyrgios improved his career record against Nadal to 3-3.