Melbourne, Jan. 26 -- Lorenzo Musetti booked his spot in the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time, delivering a commanding performance against ninth seed Taylor Fritz on Monday. The fifth seed cruised to a 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory in just over two hours.
With this win, Musetti joins Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the only men born after 2000 to reach the quarterfinals in all four Grand Slam tournaments.
Musetti's record on hard courts this year improved to 7-1, reflecting a marked growth in his game. The Italian displayed a more aggressive approach, with his serve firing and forehand attacks dictating the rallies.
He hit 13 aces compared to Fritz's 10, adding 13 more winners, and used court variation to create openings and ...