Reilly Opelka wins the longest tie-break in ATP tour history to overcome John Isner in the Dallas Open semi-finals

Reilly Opelka and John Isner made history at the Dallas Open semi-finals, after recording the longest tie-break in ATP Tour history. Opelka overcame Isner 24-22 in the tie-break to progress to the final in a pulsating contest in Texas. Ad/> It was on his eighth match point that Opelka’s mini-break ended a run of 26 straight points on serve, which came after saving 10 set points on the way to a superb 7-6(7), 7-6(22) win.

Australian Open'She doesn't like me' — Farcical drama as Shapovalov walks away while Opelka argues21/01/2022 AT 07:10 /> This was a match that had everyone gripped, and it was a sign of things to come when a stretch of five points saw four mini-breaks. The pair continued to exchange mini-breaks with the score at 8-8, and Opelka saved a set point on the return. Amazingly, the point always went in the way of the server until Opelka ended this seemingly endless battle with a brilliant backhand pass to win the match.

«I lost track,» Opelka said afterwards as he described the tie-break. «At one point it was 21-all. That's something I've never seen before, but if it was going to happen, it certainly would have been in this match.» «It just shows how clutch he is,» when referring to Isner.

«I had some house money being up a set. He didn't, and he hit some unbelievable spots on his serve down match point.» 'She doesn't like me' — Farcical drama as Shapovalov walks away while Opelka argues Del Potro suggests retirement from professional tennis after Argentina Open The victory for Opelka sees him move to his fourth tour-level final. It was a stellar display from the 24-year-old, who fired 39 aces during the game – a two-sets record since this was data was first gathered in 1991.