Roger Federer Knocked out by Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas

Switzerland’s Roger Federer in action during the match against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Jan. 20, 2019. Reuters/Adnan Abidi

Roger Federer’s bid for a hat-trick of Australian Open titles was crushed on Sunday, Jan. 20, as Greek wunderkind Stefanos Tsitsipas rose up to floor the Swiss master and become his nation’s first Grand Slam quarter-finalist.

In a match pitting the oldest and youngest players left in the men’s draw, the 20-year-old Tsitsipas overhauled Federer 6-7(11) 7-6(3) 7-5 7-6(5) under the lights of Rod Laver Arena, sparking delirium among Greek fans out in force at Melbourne Park.