Anna Blinkova described her epic Australian Open win over Elena Rybakina as “the best day of my life”.
The pair’s incredible second-round match on Thursday 18 January was settled by the longest tie-break in Grand Slam singles history.
Blinkova eventually converted her 10th match point to win the tie 6-4 4-6 7-6 (22-20).
“This day I will remember for the rest of my life,” she said after the match.
“I will never forget it, it’s the best day of my life so far.”