Legends, celebrities, the Prime Minister and Rafael Nadal react to Nick Kyrgios’ shock Wimbledon win

LEGENDS, celebrities, prime ministers and Rafael Nadal react to Kyrgios’ Wimbledon win. Not even his mum thought he’d do it.

Day Eight: The Championships - Wimbledon 2014

NOT even Nick Kyrgios’ own mother gave him a chance against Rafael Nadal, which is understandable. His Wimbledon triumph was one of the greatest upsets of all time.

Here’s how the world reacted.

THE MAN HIMSELF

Even Kyrgios was surprised at how well he played.

“I was in a bit of zone out there, I played some extraordinary tennis, I served at a really good level out there,” he said.

“I’m a normal kid like any 19-year-old who likes to play on his Xbox. The big stage is something I thrive on.

“Never did I think a week ago I was going to make the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in my first appearance.”

Have to do it all again tomorrow and I can't wait! First @Wimbledon & I'm in the last 8 club!! #HaveThat

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) July 1, 2014

Slowly sinking in. What an unreal day! Thanks to Simon, AK, Anne-Marie & @JohnMorris1982 for all their hard work. Massive team effort. #BOOM

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) July 1, 2014

HIS MUM

Kyrgios’ own mother didn’t think he could beat the world No. 1.

“My mum said in an interview she thought Rafa was too good ... that made me mad and spurred me on,” Kyrgios told the BBC.

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Nick Kyrgios celebrates during his shock victory over Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon.

THE OPPONENT

The ever-gracious Rafael Nadal heaped praise on Kyrgios, conceding “he play better than me”.

“When you have an opponent that he decides to serve and to hit every ball very strong, you are in trouble,” Nadal said.

“I didn’t play really bad.”

Asked what the dual Wimbledon champion would be doing with his unexpected spare time, Nadal said: “Congratulations to him. For me, beach. For me, I going to go to the beach in Mallorca.”

Rafael Nadal had no answer for Nick Kyrgios’ monster serve.

THE LEGEND

John McEnroe came up with a massive call, saying, “We have found the next guy in the men’s game.”

“The last guy I saw like this was Boris Becker with no fear and believing that they can win this thing,” McEnroe said.

“You are watching someone who is going to be a big star in the future.”

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi. @NickKyrgios the giant slayer! #wimbledon #believe pic.twitter.com/H8xt7lGRPh

— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) July 1, 2014

Nick Kyrgios- the Wonder from "Down Under" shocks #1 Nadal at Wimbledon. Welcome to the World Stage- YOUTH!! Great effort.

— Jimmy Connors (@JimmyConnors) July 1, 2014

THE MEGASTAR AND A COUPLE OF PMs

Actor Hugh Jackman, Prime Minister Tony Abbott and former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser were among the famous Aussies to show their support for our newest star.

Aussie Aussie Aussie @NickKyrgios. Such composure and class! But hard off to @RafaelNadal ... one of the greatest of all time!

— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) July 1, 2014

Extraordinary performance @NickKyrgios. Australia couldn't be prouder of you - what a win & what an amazing attitude! #Wimbledon2014

— Tony Abbott (@TonyAbbottMHR) July 1, 2014

Wimbledon 2014: Nick Kyrgios defeats Rafael Nadal in four-set upset. Victory extraordinary, congratulations Kyrgios. http://t.co/F7DImcNLWm

— Malcolm Fraser (@MalcolmFraser12) July 1, 2014

THE TWITTERATI

And this is how the rest of the world reacted...

Even though my TV show premiered tonight!!! I regretfully say this was by far the best thing on television. #Kyrgios pic.twitter.com/HhUockXJel

— Andy Lee (@andy_lee) July 1, 2014

Now that was worth staying up for. @NickKyrgios take a bow. Remarkable play. #Wimbledon #aussiepride

— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) July 1, 2014

Kyrgios is the 1st teenager to beat a world #1 at a Grand Slam since Nadal def Federer at 2005 French Open. Congrats Nick. Stunning effort.

— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) July 1, 2014

Three weeks ago, Nick Kyrgios was losing in the first round of a Challenger event in Nottingham. To world 185 John-Patrick Smith. Meteor

— tomfordyce (@tomfordyce) July 1, 2014

Nick #Kyrgios is the first player outside the top 100 to beat the world No.1 since Andrei Olhovsky v Jim Courier 1992 pic.twitter.com/veQynIAKlt

— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 1, 2014

‘He play better than me’: Rafael Nadal after losing his match against Aussie Nick Kyrgios. Photo: Scott Heavey/AELTC - Pool/Getty Images