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Musetti Reaches Australian Open Quarterfinals for the First Time

Published January 26, 2026, 07:13

Lorenzo Musetti has advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time in his career. The 23-year-old Italian defeated American Taylor Fritz with a score of 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 in a match lasting 2 hours and 3 minutes. This victory sets him up to face Novak Djokovic, who received a bye into the quarterfinals due to Jakub Mensik's withdrawal with abdominal issues. Djokovic, a tennis legend, will present a significant challenge for Musetti as he aims to progress further in the tournament.