Tomic loses in 5 sets in Aussie wildcard playoff.
by bahamaderek on Dec.20, 2009, under Bernard Tomic
Nick Lindahl has defeated Bernard Tomic in a five-set thriller at Melbourne Park to win the AO Play-off and a wildcard into Australian Open 2010.
Lindahl saved five match points in the fourth set to overcome a determined Tomic in front of a large crowd, 6-7(6) 6-1 4-6 7-6(8) 6-3.
After the match a relieved and elated Lindahl told the media that he would prepare differently for his second tilt at the Australian Open.
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