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    Ofner forgets tie-breaker rules, crashes out of Australian Open qualifiers
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    Ofner Forgets Tie-breaker Rules, Crashes Out Of Australian Open Qualifiers

    By IANS News January 14, 2026 • 15:48 PM View: 188
    Australian Open: Austrian tennis star Sebastian Ofner endured a dramatic and embarrassing exit from the Australian Open qualifiers after forgetting the final-set tie-break rules, celebrating prematurely against Nishesh Basavareddy before suffering a stunning defeat.

    Ofner seemed to be in complete command after taking a 6-1 lead in the deciding-set tie-break against Nishesh. When he extended the advantage to 7-1, the Austrian prematurely assumed the contest was over and began celebrating, walking towards the net and even thanking the fans.

    However, he forgot a crucial rule: final-set tie-breaks at the Australian Open are played to 10 points, not seven. The mistake affected him badly, and his stunned reaction was evident as he returned to the baseline to continue the match.

    TAGS Australian Open Sebastian Ofner Nishesh Basavareddy Melbourne Park Grand Slam Jannik Sinner Madison Keys Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic Aryna Sabalenka Iga Swiatek Coco Gauff Naomi Osaka
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