“Vitaliy was close to a comeback against Liam Draxl, but lost in a super tiebreak”, — write: sport.ua
In the second round, the Ukrainian lost in three sets Liam Draxle (Canada, ATP 145) in 2 hours and 51 minutes.
Australian Open 2026. Qualification
Vitaly Sachko (Ukraine) – Liam Draxl (Canada) [20] – 3:6, 7:5, 6:7 (7:10)
In the second game, Vitaly was behind with a score of 2:4, but managed to recover and move the match into the third set. In the third game, Sachko led 5:2 and served for the match in the ninth game – 5:3 (30:0) / 5:3 (40:30). Unfortunately, the Ukrainian failed to realize the match point, after which he was defeated in a super tie-break.
Vitaliy could barely play in the super tie-break because of cramps. Sachko ended the match with a double fault and barely reached the net to shake his opponent’s hand.
Sachko played in the Australian Open qualification for the third time in his career and lost in the second round for the third time.
Draxl will face sixth-seeded Mackenzie MacDonald in the decisive match.
Sachko left his all on the court but after two hours and fifty-two minutes of FIERCE tennis, it’s Draxl who goes through, winning 6-3 7-5 7-6 [10-7] 🤝@wwos • @espn • @tntsports • @wowowtennis • #AO26 pic.twitter.com/hquIG2IMQh
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2026