In the Australian Open, lucky loser Zizou Bergs surprised by taking the first set against No. 7 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. However, Tsitsipas fought back, dominating the second and third sets, and ultimately won the match 5-7, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Tsitsipas' remarkable shot during the match gained attention, and he expressed disbelief at not touching the net. He progresses to the second round, keeping his 2024 Australian Open dream alive.
Carlos cruises through to the second round 🔥 The Spaniard defeats Richard Gasquet in straight sets and will face Lorenzo Sonego next. #AusOpen https://t.co/8mwZ5iUwRr
A brilliant effort from both players! Lorenzo Sonego progresses to the next round of the Australian Open. #BBCTennis https://t.co/YypTVd9akd
Carlitos in control! With the first set already in his keeping, he takes the second 6-1. Does a date with Lorenzo Sonego await? #AusOpen • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis https://t.co/WbSdTj18NF
Alcaraz now two sets up: 7-6(5), 6-1 on Gasquet after almost two hours. #AusOpen https://t.co/O4R8jZpuRm
The world No.2 was made to work for it, but it works out in the end. He outlasts Richard Gasquet 7-5 in the first set tiebreaker. @carlosalcaraz • #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/mxfflv34Kv
Carlos Alcaraz wins a fantastic first set against Richard Gasquet on Rod Laver Arena. 7-6(5). 23 winners and 15 unforced errors from Carlitos. 72 minutes. https://t.co/0udbHcLG59
It’s one set all! 👏 @yoshihitotennis roars back to level this first round fixture 6-2 4-6. #AusOpen • #AO2024 • @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis https://t.co/5rS5YuP7UU
Stefanos Tsitsipas leaves opponent visibly shocked with 'shot of the year' at #AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/9xlvHTW7ld https://t.co/9xlvHTW7ld
Stefanos Tsitsipas hits unbelievable 'shot of the year' at Australian Open to leave opponent stunned https://t.co/nNRH8Dt2Xp
Still can't believe Tsitsipas didn't touch the net when hitting this shot. Amazing. https://t.co/6mJNQApAJ7
Stef comes through 💪 @steftsitsipas comes from a set down to defeat Zizou Bergs, 5-7 6-1 6-1 6-1 in Rod Laver Arena! @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/HDtX7KEzm4
Stefanos Tsitsipas on that crazy shot he hit against Zizou Bergs: “That shot was extraordinary. I don’t know how I even made that shot… I guess not wanting to give up & just giving it a try gave me that point. I think it turned around the match.” https://t.co/oM1YeOKnqe
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
Stef comes trough 💪 @steftsitsipas comes from a set down to defeat Zizou Bergs, 5-7 6-1 6-1 6-1 in Rod Laver Arena! @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/b3IZCQQ0Nz
HE DID IT! Tsitsipas to the second round!! #ausopen https://t.co/QpHivrtlPb
Tsitsipas dropped the opening set to Zizou Bergs, but only five more games after that, and he's through to round two with a 5-7, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 win.
2023 runner up Stefanos Tsitsipas comes back to beat Zizou Bergs 5-7, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 and reach the 2nd round at the #AusOpen. He was very good in the last three sets! https://t.co/sWnQtplNOO
Tsitsipas' outrageous point of the year contender from the OTHER SIDE of the net! 🤯🤯 #9WWOS #AO2024 #AusOpen #Tennis https://t.co/kYDzIVac7s
No prizes for guessing who they're in the house to support! Their man takes the third 6-1 and with it a stranglehold on the match. He leads Zizou Bergs 5-7 6-1 6-1. @steftsitsipas • #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/D0zHQUH1lE
He started the set as he meant to go on! @steftsitsipas takes the second 6-1 to square his match with @ZizouBergs at one apiece. ... and Stef has just broken Zizou to start the third! #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/zqWyYWnXUg
Tsitsipas takes the 2nd set vs. Bergs. 5-7, 6-1 on RL Arena. #AusOpen
Tsitsipas dominated the second set! #ausopen
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
THAT. WAS. AMAZING!!! Wow, Tsitsipas gets the break!! #ausopen
Oh my god what a point from Tsitsipas to break early in the 2nd. Able to make that shot without touching the net is unreal.
🗣 ZIZOU 🗣 BERGS 🗣 Lucky loser, @ZizouBergs takes the first set v. Tsitsipas 7-5! @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/IdvvmInv1W
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
Zizou Bergs, a lucky loser, leads Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena. Talented player with a great all around game. 62 minutes. Stef would leave the top 10 for the first time in more than 5 years if he loses today... #AusOpen https://t.co/klPBm1soGw
THAT is what I'm talking about, Tsitsipas!!! #ausopen
WHAT A SHOT from Tsitsipas...
Come on, Tsitsipas!!!
Tsitsipas with the “step-up” serve out of the blue. 👀 Maybe protecting his back…@AustralianOpen
Time for Tsitsipas!!! #ausopen