Davidovich Fokina Falters Late in Five-Set Thriller After Underarm Serve Gambit Backfires

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina lost in a fifth set tie-break at Wimbledon after being penalized earlier for hitting a ball out of the court.
In a bold move, Davidovich Fokina played an underarm serve at 8-8 in the tie-break in an attempt to throw off his opponent.
The risky tactic ended up costing him as his opponent, Holger Rune, won the next two points and the match.
Davidovich Fokina said he would employ the underarm serve again in a similar situation despite the result.
The loss ends Davidovich Fokina's run at Wimbledon where he had previously advanced to the fifth set.