Overview
- Ofner celebrated at 7-1 in the deciding tiebreak of his second qualifying-round match, believing he had won.
- The chair umpire stopped an attempted handshake and reminded both players that the tiebreak continues to 10 points at the tournament.
- Basavareddy then swept eight of the next nine points and clinched the match by taking the super tiebreak 13-11.
- The American advances to the next round of qualifying to play for a spot in the Australian Open main draw.
- Video of the moment circulated widely on social media, with the Australian Open posting the clip and Ofner sharing it on Instagram with the caption "S..t happens".