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Fraser Watson

Nick Kyrgios battles through pain barrier to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

Nick Kyrgios is into the last eight of Wimbledon for only the second time of his career following a five-set win over Brandon Nakashima on Centre Court.

In a match that noticeably lacked the fireworks and raucous atmosphere of his previous contests, Kyrgios, who cut a subdued figure for much of the early going, came from a set down to prevail 4-6 6-4 7-6 3-6 6-2 And that was despite him being seemingly hindered by a shoulder injury, with the controversial star receiving regular treatment.

It didn't take long for Kyrgios to get the crowd excited with a second serve ace, but rather than act as the catalyst for him to burst into life - the Australian seemed flat and uninspired for the remainder of the set. And at 5-4 down on serve, a forehand winner from Nakashima left the world No 29 at 0-30 down.

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