Basavareddy Defeats Ofner in Australian Open Qualifying After Opponent's Premature Celebration

In a dramatic Australian Open qualifying match, American Nishesh Basavareddy defeated Austrian Sebastian Ofner after Ofner prematurely celebrated a 7-1 lead in the decisive tie-breaker. Basavareddy rallied to win the tie-breaker 13-11. Following his victory, Basavareddy made a gesture that appeared to mock Ofner's premature celebration and subsequent collapse.