In an extraordinary match at the Australian Open, Anna Blinkova defeated No. 3 seed and last year's finalist Elena Rybakina in a record-breaking final-set tiebreak, described by Chris Fowler on ESPN as 'one of the wildest, most compelling, dramatic, longest tiebreaks you will ever see.' The tiebreak, which ended with a score of 22-20 in favor of Blinkova, is now the longest in Grand Slam singles history, lasting a total of 42 points. The match concluded with Blinkova winning 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(22-20), saving six match points before securing victory on her tenth. This remarkable win propels Blinkova into the third round of the tournament.
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That one feels good π @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/ocKojvDm5S
A Sunday Showdown π #AusOpen β’ #AO2024 https://t.co/h1CoHBJQNB
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The Rybakina-Blinkova tiebreak is up: https://t.co/rp1XrGJ5Cd Thank you @FortyDeuceTwits
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Just watched the amazing 22-20 match TB won by Blinkova over Rybakina on her 10th match point! Longest TB in WTA history (Open era).
The #AusOpen has been a showcase for the high-pressure genius of the 10-point tiebreaker. It culminated, writes @SteveTignor, with Anna Blinkova beating Elena Rybakina in a 42-point spine-tingler. https://t.co/lH9hho38Ho
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Game. Set. Match. What a day/night at the #AustralianOpen2024
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The 22-20 tiebreak between Elena Rybakina and Anna Blinkova is the longest tiebreak in a singles match in Grand Slam history π€―
Fantastic perspective from Anna Blinkova, who saved six match points before converting on her 10th to defeat No.3 Elena Rybakina tonight. #AusOpen https://t.co/vOWQj35xYV
World No 3 Elena Rybakina lost an epic second-round match to Anna Blinkova after the LONGEST deciding tie-break in Grand Slam history! πΎπ² https://t.co/90iQ4IKCof
The 22-20 tiebreak between Elena Rybakina and Anna Blinkova is the longest tiebreak in a singles match in Grand Slam history
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When you win the longest tiebreak in women's Grand Slam history π«Ά #AusOpen https://t.co/FOHm1Jlwwh
WOW. Just wow. Anna Blinkova knocks out World No. 3 and 2023 Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina in a thrilling fashion π€© https://t.co/hzaTX9Ojqk
WOW. Just wow. Anna Blinkova knocks out World No. 3 and 2023 Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina in a thrilling fashion https://t.co/bUgpAQbPE6
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"One of the wildest, most compelling, dramatic, longest tiebreaks you will ever see" - Chris Fowler on ESPN on the Blinkova vs. Rybakina 22-20 TIEBREAKER at the #AustralianOpen
At 42 points, the final-set tiebreak between Anna Blinkova and Elena Rybakina (won 22-20 by Blinkova) is the longest tiebreak in a singles match in Grand Slam history.
"One of the wildest, most compelling, dramatic, longest tiebreaks you will ever see" - Chris Fowler on ESPN on the Blinkova vs. Rybakina 20-18 TIEBREAKER at the #AustralianOpen
Anna Blinkova d. Elena Rybakina 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(24-22) πΈ via Getty Images https://t.co/IJYSrJuFsF
WHAT HAVE WE JUST WITNESSED π€― #AusOpen β’ #AO2024 https://t.co/c0mvFcX7RF
Down goes the No. 3 seed! πΏ Anna Blinkova is through to the third round of the #AusOpen after defeating Elena Rybakina 22-20 in the third set tiebreak π€― https://t.co/8PHjDgLadY
NO WORDS IT'S 20-20! #AusOpen β’ #AO2024
THIS TIEBREAK! 18-18 π€― #AusOpen β’ #AO2024
Absolute madness on RLA π€― #AusOpen β’ #AO2024
Last year's #AusOpen finalist Elena Rybakina hanging on by a thread, saving match points against #57 Anna Blinkova to force a third set tiebreak.
Blinkova had a break point to go up 5-2 in the decider against Rybakina, saw a second serve, and backed off the aggressive returning position she's sat in all match to great effect. Rybakina has just levelled at 4-4. Not unrelatedly.
... Anna Blinkova just played an absolutely superlative returning point to break Rybakina in the decider. There's been a lot going on, but from what I've seen, some Garcia-esque returning from Blinkova throughout this match. (Beating Osaka version. Not losing to Frech version.)
Elena Rybakina converts both of her break point chances in set 2 to force a decider! 4-6, 6-4 against Blinkova. #AusOpen https://t.co/cKHTjhaxiJ
Is something brewing on RLA? π² Anna Blinkova wraps up the opener 6-4 against No.3 seed Elena Rybakina πͺ #AusOpen β’ #AO2024 https://t.co/6hR50fEMo0
What. A. Match. π @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/aSjqdtKNL2
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Home favorites face tough tests on Day 5 π¦πΊ #AusOpen https://t.co/aI0vbVpGqX
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yes and? #AusOpen https://t.co/7ZL4Dg4WWP
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