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Frances Tiafoe goes 0 for 10 on break points in 4th set, falls to Fabian Marozsan in AO decider
Sensing a turning tide, the world No. 59 blew the contest wide open with a 5-0 lead—capping his day with eight of the final nine games to eliminate Tiafoe in three hours and 17 minutes. The American finished just three for 20 on his break points.
For the second straight year, Tiafoe came into Melbourne Park as the No. 17 seed and was sent packing in the second round. In 2024, he fell to Tomas Machac over four sets and has not advanced to the second week since making the quarterfinals six years ago.
Marozsan has come through consecutive deciders following his opening victory over Thiago Seyboth Wild that saw him advance 7-5 in the fifth. The Hungarian, seeking to reach the round of 16 on the major stage for the first time, awaits Lorenzo Sonego. The Italian held off 18-year-old Joao Fonseca, 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
Frances Tiafoe goes 0 for 10 on break points in 4th set, falls to Fabian Marozsan in AO decider
In a thrilling Australian Open final, Frances Tiafoe faced off against Fabian Marozsan in a battle that had fans on the edge of their seats. Tiafoe came out strong, winning the first two sets and looking poised to claim his first Grand Slam title. However, Marozsan fought back, taking the next two sets to force a decisive fifth set.
It all came down to the fourth set, where Tiafoe had numerous opportunities to break Marozsan’s serve and take control of the match. But despite his best efforts, Tiafoe went an astonishing 0 for 10 on break points, allowing Marozsan to hold on and eventually win the set.
In the end, Marozsan’s consistency and mental toughness proved to be the difference as he claimed the victory and his first Australian Open title. Tiafoe, on the other hand, will have to regroup and learn from this experience as he looks to bounce back and compete in future Grand Slam events.
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