Unusual, Australian Open > Davidovich Fokina, after saving two match points against Mensik: “I don’t remember”
Already trailing two sets to zero in the previous round by Felix Auger‐Aliassime before winning, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina did it again this Friday against Jakub Mensik in the third round of the Australian Open, even saving two match points in the tiebreak of the third set: 3–6, 4–6, 7–6(7), 6–4, 6–2, in 3h28 of play.
Asked about these two match points saved during the on-court interview, the Spaniard delivered a surprising answer.
“I don't remember, blurted out before slipping away a few moments later with a smile : I like to lose the first two sets and come back »
In the round of 16, the 66e world player will face Tommy Paul, winner in three sets of Roberto Carballes Baena.
-Published on Friday January 17, 2025 at 11:19
