Roger Federer: Nick Kyrgios makes ‘bored’ Miami Open claim involving Swiss star

Kyrgios won the first set but eventually went down 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Coric.

The turbulent match was full of controversy, as has become the norm with Kyrgios.

But the Australian decided to mimic world No 5 Federer during a key point of the second set.

“I just lost concentration. Kind of got a little bored in the second set, like my concentration just started veering off,” Kyrgios admitted.

“Like, I was 40-15 up. I think it was maybe at 2-1 in the second. I started hitting, like, a Federer serve and stuff.

“I just lost a bit of concentration.”

Coric was able to take advantage of Kyrgios’ lack of concentration to progress to the quarter-finals.

And Kyrgios even admitted that he was not full focussed throughout the tie.

“Honestly, today, I mean, just a more disciplined – a more disciplined player just won,” he added.

“He’s an unbelievable competitor. He doesn’t give you any free points. He played solid.

“He’s a good enough player to just capitalise. And, yeah, I mean, I lost the match on my racquet today, no doubt about it.

“But, you know, it’s no surprise, honestly. I have done it before.

“It’s a tough loss. I mean, there were some really cool points, obviously.

“I just have to be better mentally. Simple as that. I’ve got to lock in, just take care of 40-15 points, not screw around so much.”

Coric will face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter-finals later this week.

source: express.co.uk