Amanda Anisimova and Lorenzo Musetti emerged victorious in their third-round matches at the Australian Open. Anisimova defeated Peyton Stearns 6-1, 6-4, securing her spot in the fourth round for the second consecutive year. Despite hitting more unforced errors, Anisimova’s aggressive play with 14 winners propelled her to the next round.
In another thrilling match, Musetti staged a comeback to beat Tomas Machac 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. After a tough battle, Musetti’s strong serving and forehand winners helped him overcome Machac’s early lead. The Italian’s resilience and composure were key in sealing the victory after a grueling four hours and 27 minutes on the court.
Anisimova will now face the winner between Linda Noskova and Wang Xinyu in the next round. Meanwhile, Musetti’s remarkable comeback sets up an exciting fourth-round clash at the Australian Open.
