Twitter reacts as Roger Federer is shocked in the second round of Miami Open

Multiple times over the last three years, Thanasi Kokkinakis seriously contemplated retirement. Now, ranked No. 175 and needing a wildcard into qualifying, he beats World No. 1 and defending champion Roger Federer. What. A. Moment #MiamiOpen
— Andrew Hendrie (@AndyHendy89) March 24, 2018

One thought: I doubt this is Federer’s last year. I imagine he’ll play all four grand slams whenever he decides he’s going to go out.
— Nick Nemeroff (@NNemeroff) March 24, 2018

Despite the two recent tight losses, Federer's first part of 2018 has been unimaginable.

Onto the clay season with him having already defended his Australian Open title, recorded his best start to a season EVER, & became the oldest ATP World Number One.

A dream. He'll be back. pic.twitter.com/JZRhTQgS1r
— GameSetMatch 🎾 (@Tennis20MAD) March 24, 2018

Flip side for Australian sport; just saw @TKokkinakis result over Federer.
All kinds of awesome for one of the really good guys 🙌🏼
— Adam Peacock (@adampeacock3) March 25, 2018

Federer's legs, arm and mind seemed heavy out there today, especially in the second set. I really thought he had it in the third as he looked to be a bit refreshed. But Kokkinakis showed some top player mentality out there, refusing to quit. Roger and TB lately : no bueno
— Carole Bouchard (@carole_bouchard) March 24, 2018

The best start of Roger Federer's career (17-0) suddenly becomes a nightmare as he loses to Juan Martin del Potro in Indian Wells final and Thanasi Kokkinakis in Miami R2 (+ No. 1 to Rafael Nadal again).
— Gaspar Ribeiro Lança (@gasparlanca) March 24, 2018

Welp. Roger Federer’s No.1 plans got kokk’d up there just now.
— Courtney Nguyen (@FortyDeuceTwits) March 24, 2018

Two weeks ago Federer dared to say he would love to face Rafa in Roland Garros to see what would happen now. Today, Federer announces he will skip Clay season. Sorry if I ROFLLLLL
— 9-7 in the 5th (@NachoVR1) March 24, 2018

Awesome @TKokkinakis what a moment to have beating #Federer your patience and ability to absorb disappointment thru injuries has paid off. #welldone @ATPWorldTour
— Todd Woodbridge (@toddwoodbridge) March 24, 2018

Kokkinakis closed that tiebreak out so impressively. Federer had handed over plenty of errors, but as soon as Kokk was in a position to win, he took on some of his biggest forehands of the day. It's not often you see a player that emboldened as they near victory against Federer.
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) March 24, 2018

With Djokovic and Federer out and Rafa, Murray not playing, this is the first time in 12 years that no member of the big 4 is in the third round of a Masters 1000 event.
Rare! pic.twitter.com/OaXNIQ5MMt
— Troll Tennis (@TrollTennis) March 25, 2018

Federer, only 100 points behind Nadal, will have looks at getting the #1 ranking back, even without playing on clay.

Nadal has a ton of points to defend in the next few months, no margin for error:

Monte Carlo - 1000
Barcelona - 500
Madrid - 1000
Rome - 180
French Open - 2000
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) March 24, 2018

INCREDIBLE!!! @TKokkinakis beats Federer 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) for the biggest win of his career!! #MiamiOpen
— TennisAustralia (@TennisAustralia) March 24, 2018

It's the first time Federer has lost 2 in a row since 2014 (Monte Carlo against Stan, Chardy in Rome).
— Ravi Ubha (@raviubha) March 24, 2018

Upset in Miami!@TKokkinakis fights to defeat World No.1 & defending champion Federer 3-6 6-3 7-6(4)#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/0S03KqoDq1
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 24, 2018

Wow. Thanasi Kokkinakis d. Roger Federer 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4) to reach the 3rd round in Miami. An incredible win for Thanasi, who had some very tough moments in the past few years. [getty] pic.twitter.com/hKDKAYhKiu
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 24, 2018

175th ranked Thanasi Kokkinakis is the lowest-ranked player, who beat No.1 (Roger Federer) since 178th ranked Francisco Clavet def. Lleyton Hewitt in 2003 at the same tournament (Miami) and round (2nd).
— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) March 24, 2018

Omg @TKokkinakis
— Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) March 24, 2018

Since Roger Federer is skipping the clay season, Stuttgart will be title #98, Halle will be #99 and Wimbledon will be #100. He has planned it well!
— Prashant Paul (@PrashantSport) March 24, 2018

Roger Federer has confirmed he will not play the clay court season.

Let’s be honest, it worked pretty well last time.

Will return on grass in June.
— David Law (@DavidLawTennis) March 24, 2018

Rafael Nadal will start the clay season as the new world number one.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 24, 2018

March Madness: #175 Thanasi Kokkinakis stuns #1 Roger Federer 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4).

Federer loses consecutive matches for the first time since 2014...and the #1 ranking.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) March 24, 2018