In a thrilling day at the Australian Open, Lorenzo Musetti clawed his way to the fourth round after a grueling five-set battle against Tomas Machac, triumphing 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 over 4 hours and 27 minutes on John Cain Arena. The Italian world No. 30 displayed remarkable resilience, turning the tide after an early setback.
Musetti found his rhythm post-first set, breaking decisively in the second and third to build momentum. Machac’s fightback in the fourth forced a decider, but Musetti’s fitness edge and laser-like forehand winners overwhelmed the Czech, securing his spot in the Round of 16.
Switching to the women’s draw, Amanda Anisimova delivered a clinical performance, dismantling Peyton Stearns 6-1, 6-4 in 71 minutes on Margaret Court Arena. Back-to-back third-round appearances mark her resurgence.
She blitzed the first set with double breaks after a gritty hold, leading 5-1. The second stayed in her control until Stearns’ late resistance, but Anisimova’s composure won out on a forehand stunner. Her aggressive baseline game, even amid errors, dismantled her opponent.
Anisimova awaits Noskova or Wang Xinyu, while Musetti’s next hurdle promises more drama. Day seven’s results underscore the tournament’s unpredictability, blending endurance epics with dominant displays as the chase for the title intensifies.