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Sebastian Ofner's Early Celebration Costs Him Match Upset

1/14/2026

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Sebastian Ofner, a 29-year-old Austrian tennis player, prematurely celebrated after leading 7-1 in the final-set tiebreak.
The umpire reminded him that the tiebreak required reaching 10 points to win.
Nishesh Basavareddy, a 20-year-old player, defeated Sebastian Ofner 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (11) to set up a match against George Loffhagen for a spot in the Australian Open main draw.

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Sebastian Ofner, a 29-year-old Austrian tennis player, prematurely celebrated after leading 7-1 in the final-set tiebreak.
The umpire reminded him that the tiebreak required reaching 10 points to win.
Nishesh Basavareddy, a 20-year-old player, defeated Sebastian Ofner 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (11) to set up a match against George Loffhagen for a spot in the Australian Open main draw.