Roger Federer vs Nick Kyrgios: US Open 2018 tennis live stream and start time

Federer faces a tricky third-round test against Nick Kyrgios, who is heading into the meeting after a controversial second-round win. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Roger Federer takes on Nick Kyrgios in the men's singles third round of US Open 2018 in New York on Saturday, September 1.

When is Federer vs Kyrgios and how to watch it live

The much-anticipated third-round encounter between Federer and Kyrgios will not start before 10:45 pm IST, 1:15 pm local time and 7:15 pm BST.

Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2 will provide live television coverage of the match in India. The live stream will be available on Hotstar.

Federer vs Kyrgios: What to expect

Roger Federer at US Open 2018.Elsa/Getty Images

Federer and Kyrgios have met three times so far with all those ties going the distance, in fact into decisive tie-breakers. Expect another tight match, only if the Australian youngster in his elements.

Kyrgios created a storm when he was seemingly uninterested during his second-round match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The 23-year-old needed a "pep-talk" from chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani, who has been facing heat for having a conversation with the player.

Nonetheless, Kyrgios came from being a set and 3-0 down to beat Herbert 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-3, 6-0 and book a fourth career meeting with the Swiss great.

Krygios though has promised that he is going to put a lot of expectations on himself to do well and not get rolled over in the US Open clash.

"I'm going to put a lot of expectation on myself to play well. I'm not going to go out there and roll over and be happy to be out there. I do believe I can win," Kyrgios said, as quoted by the BBC.

On the other hand, Federer, who is bidding to end a nine-year drought for the US Open title, faces a tricky test.

The 37-year-old was on top of his game during his 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 first-round win over Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan. The 20-time Grand Slam champion worked his way past Benoit Paire in three games as well.

Federer, who reached the final of Cincinnati, is the overwhelming favourite, considering he has been doing things right so far. However, he needs to be wary of Kyrgios, who can be dangerous if he can get his big serves going.