Tiebreakers
Sinner defeats Fonseca in tense Indian Wells tiebreakers
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Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open by edging Joao Fonseca 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in a high-stakes fourth-round match on March 11, 2026. The world No. 2 saved three set points in the first tiebreak and rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the second set to secure the victory after 1 hour and 58 minutes. The match featured a brief disruption from a heckling fan, prompting umpire intervention.
The Utah Jazz won a crucial tiebreaker over the Sacramento Kings to claim the No. 4 position heading into the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. The New Orleans Pelicans also prevailed over the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 7 slot. These results were determined after tiebreakers held on Monday.
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Following an 8-6 upset loss to undefeated Italy on Tuesday, Team USA's advancement from Pool B in the 2026 World Baseball Classic now rests on Italy's final game against Mexico. At 3-1, the Americans need Italy to win or lose by a high margin to avoid complex tiebreakers.