In the Australian Open, lucky loser Zizou Bergs surprises by taking the first set against No. 7 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. Despite a strong start from Bergs, Tsitsipas fights back, ultimately winning in four sets. Meanwhile, a thrilling match between Dominic Thiem and Felix Auger-Aliassime sees Thiem mount an impressive comeback, forcing a fifth set but ultimately losing after a grueling battle. Additionally, Grigor Dimitrov secures a hard-fought victory over Marton Fucsovics. Thanasi Kokkinakis also emerges victorious after a grueling five-set battle against Sebastian Ofner.
Alexander Zverev had to save set points in the 3rd set, but finds a way to beat Dominik Koepfer in four, from a set down: 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-3. Gets Lukas Klein next. #AusOpen https://t.co/hqp4xYeQvc
Born to grind, @TKokkinakis 🥵 Kokkinakis takes down Sebastian Ofner after 4h and 18m to advance to R2 🫡 #AusOpen | @TennisAustralia https://t.co/6tdgqFVWwG
19th January 2023: Murray defeats Kokkinakis in a 5 set thriller ❌ 16th January 2024: @TKokkinakis defeats a Ofner in a gruelling 5 set battle ✅ @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/DUfQzv0eBm
What a difference 12 months can make 🔀 This time, @TKokkinakis survives a five-set thriller, defeating Sebastian Ofner in a match tie-break to advance to the second round. @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/RGIpNbbhL7
This sport, man 🙌 @TKokkinakis seals a 5-set battle over Ofner 7-6 2-6 6-7 6-1 7-6 to set up a second round clash with Dimitrov! @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/WATqEJN4nF
🚨 MATCH TIE BREAK ALERT It's been nip-and-tuck all day, of course these two can't be split. Call it: Kokkinakis or Ofner? #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/WhH1cYMFMR
Fifth-set tie-break alert 🚨 Sebastian Ofner v Thanasi Kokkinakis, aka the Battle of Frosted Tips, is about to be decided on the John Cain Arena.
5th set match tiebreak between Ofner and Kokkinakis.
Two sets all, two games all in the fifth. How does this one end? You backing in Kokkinakis or Ofner? #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/Oa7cSV2dVK
Let's play 5️! @TKokkinakis and Sebastian Ofner are going the distance on JCA. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/jCqyK2kUmM
For the first time in the match, @TKokkinakis finds a way through! He breaks Ofner, then holds, and leads the fourth set 3-0. There's ground to make up, but he's made a start. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/7pNjYtO124
Is Ofner on his way? The Austrian clinches the third set tiebreaker and takes a two sets to one lead into the fourth. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/g2Te1pgN4b
All. Tied. Up. Sebastian Ofner rebounds to take the second set 6-2. He and Thanasi Kokkinakis are locked in some kinda fight. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/FDwjCGRPAJ
Sealed with an ace! JCA 🌋 for @TKokkinakis, who wraps up the first set tiebreak 7-1! #AusOpen • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis https://t.co/XmwsiYwvTf
It's on a knife edge between Rune 🇩🇰 and Nishioka 🇯🇵 Tiebreak time in the third set 6-2 4-6 6-6... #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/JJkJQtXAv1
It's looking like a slugfest on JCA, where Sebastian Ofner, on his #AusOpen debut, is taking on homegrown favourite @TKokkinakis. We're on serve in the first, with the Aussie leading 3-2 #AO2024 https://t.co/VjjnDHbYPh
Dimi gets it done! He defeats Fucsovics 4-6 6-3 7-6(1) 6-2 and will face the winner of Ofner and Kokkinakis in the second round. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/tzYuCo8A3q
Locked in 🔒 @GrigorDimitrov overcomes an early test against Fucsovics 4-6 6-3 7-6(1) 6-2. @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/Lsy6bk3N2W
He breaks. He holds. He leads 4-1 in the fourth. Can @GrigorDimitrov close things out, or will Márton Fucsovics rally to send us to a fifth? #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/FCBofWuFLU
Tied at one set-all, Grigor Dimitrov and Marton Fucsovics can't be split after a gruelling 65-minute third set. We'll be needing a 'breaker on JCA. Who wins it? #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/6w8KX7Wpkj
Grigor fights back! He takes the second 6-3 to square things up with Martin Fucsovics at a set apiece. @GrigorDimitrov • #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/QwJ3TTRcV0
A BRUTAL battle from both 😮💨 Thank you, Felix & Domi 🙌 #AusOpen https://t.co/pOwChjrKtX
Fantastic match and huge for Auger-Aliassime's confidence. Thiem was great as well. If he could play (and compete) like this for half of his matches, he would quickly return to the top 50 at least... Level was very high. https://t.co/myMXkibzLR
Félix wins the marathon against Thiem 💪 Félix Auger-Aliassime battles through a very indecisive 4h59 duel against Dominic Thiem 6-3 7-5 6-7 5-7 6-3 to claim his first Grand Slam victory in 1 YEAR! Tough win but good win! https://t.co/CmnrIco7R7
WHAT A MATCH! In a battle of former top 10 looking for some confidence, Felix Auger-Aliassime survives Slam champ Dominic Thiem 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(5), 5-7, 6-3 in five hours to reach the 2nd round at the #AusOpen. Match finished at 1.40am. https://t.co/Cs2kpmZGI0
FELIX THE FIGHTER 🥊 @felixtennis fights off a resilient Dominic Thiem to snap his 4-match Grand Slam losing streak! 🔥 https://t.co/sLRrKQv5Zu
Domi Digs Deep 💪 We’re into a 5th set shootout between Thiem & Auger-Aliassime 🍿 @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/r6jwL04Ee8
Domi Digs Deep 💪 Who’s winning this THRILLER? 🍿 @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/r6jwL04Ee8
We're going to five! @domithiem has battled back from two sets down to tie things up with Felix! Anyone brave enough to call this one? #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/rPSo7EQLjk
We go in 5 SETS between Thiem and FAA! Trailing 5-2 down in the 3rd set tie-break, Domi manages to force a decider winning the 4th 7-5 WHAT A THRILLER. https://t.co/ftjVaXe8iv
30yo Dominic Thiem now a set away from an unbelievable comeback against Felix Auger-Aliassime, as he takes the 4th set as well... 3-6, 5-7, 7-6(5), 7-5. Over four hours already in this battle of former top 10s. The 2020 US Open champ is playing great now... https://t.co/MJx8ykadDJ
Thiem suddenly confident, going big on his forehand. 2-0 in the 4th. Tennis!
Thiem extends the match ⚔️ From 5-2 down in the third set tiebreak, Thiem rallies off 5 straight points to win the third set 7-6(5) against Felix Auger-Aliassime. FAA leads 2 sets to 1. #AusOpen https://t.co/l7wfGmunpQ
Domi’s not done yet 🤝 @domithiem forces a fourth set against Felix 💪 @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/GXnTPHTG4d
Here. We. Go. @domithiem holds his nerve in the breaker and takes us to a fourth set! He still trails Felix two sets to one, but the gap is closing. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/PyW194IFJJ
Wow. Thiem wins the last 5 points and takes the 3rd set tiebreak. Forces a 4th against Auger-Aliassime. This can be (even more) fun now...
We'll need a breaker to decide the third set. Who've you got, @felixtennis or @domithiem? #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/QxADa6zNzs
Auger-Aliassime now 6-3, 7-5 up on Thiem.
This Thiem-Auger Aliassime match actually quite good.
Fair to say @felixtennis and @domithiem are bringing all the emotions to MCA. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/qG3FqiS5MS
For the first time in the match @alexdeminaur gets a look at a break point, and at the second time of asking he converts. The world No.10 leads Milos Raonic 5-2 in the second set. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/PqtcIhLFGS
Given an early scare, last year's finalist keeps his #AO2024 dream alive. @steftsitsipas is through in four 5-7 6-1 6-1 6-3. #AusOpen • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis https://t.co/5ysi5XHwCQ
Guess who! I'll give you some hints. He's in action on RLA as we speak, leads two sets to one and has himself a break in the fourth... #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/MBJfxCJQhY
Stef strikes first in the second set, breaking Zizou Bergs at the fourth time of asking. He trails one set to love, but leads the second set 2-0. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/rPytQkfeLC
Tremendous start 👏 @ZizouBergs takes the opening set 7-5 over Tsitsipas on Rod Laver Arena! @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/gNAHyzcqns
What a story! A lucky loser, @ZizouBergs is making his move out on RLA. The Belgian world no.129 takes the first set off Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5! #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/EvSucaTyLt
What a story! A lucky loser, @ZizouBergs is making his move out on RLA. The Belgian world no.129 takes the first set of Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5! #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/oaYsgRBsWE
Zizou, we see you! The Lucky Loser, Zizou Bergs, takes the first set over No. 7 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. https://t.co/SJIg1WMep0
Zizou Bergsettini takes the first set off Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 in Rod Laver Arena
Things are heating up on RLA - where @ZizouBergs has captured the all-important first break and will serve for the first set! Can @steftsitsipas answer back? #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/1HqKe0e4v7