It may not be a changing of the guard but Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes his stunning win over Roger Federer can propel him to further glory at the Australian Open.
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The Greek prodigy made history on Sunday night, defeating six-time champion Federer 6-7 (11-13) 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 7-6 (7-5) to advance to the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park.
Aged 20 and playing in just his second Australian Open, Tsitsipas is the first Greek tennis player - man or woman - to reach the last eight at a major.
"That moment is definitely something that I will never, ever, ever forget. This match point is going to stay, I'm pretty much sure, forever, for the rest of my life, Tsitipas said.
"This win is a good milestone, let's say a good first step, to something bigger.
"I do feel like my game is pretty good at the moment. I feel confident. That's very important.
"I'm really pumped and excited to be competing in the quarter-finals. I'm really waiting for that moment."
The 14th seed will face Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut on Tuesday and could meet Rafael Nadal, who plays American youngster Frances Tiafoe in his quarter-final, in the last four.
Tsitipas will be a heavy favourite against Bautista Agut, not just on talent but because of the Spaniard's gruelling workload to reach his maiden quarter-final in Melbourne.
The 22nd seed has needed epic three-five setters - over Andy Murray, John Millman and last year's runner-up Marin Cilic - plus a third-round win defeat of world No.11 Karen Khachanov to stay alive.
"You need something extra to beat those players," Tsitsipas said.
"But if I manage to keep the same levels of concentration ... same patience, same mental toughness, willing to fight, I'm pretty sure it's going to go pretty well.
"But I do have to stay humble and concentrate on the goals I've set this year.
"This match is very important to me."
Australian Associated Press
