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Aus Open: Musetti Beats Fritz To Book QF Clash With Djokovic
Lexus ATP Head2Head: Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti registered a convincing 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory against the ninth-seeded American Taylor Fritz in the fourth round of the Australian Open, prevailing into his fourth major quarter-final and first here in Melbourne.
The Italian was in control for most of the contest, using his variety and consistency to keep Fritz under pressure. Musetti served efficiently throughout the match, winning 84 per cent of points on his first serve and 74 per cent on his second, while also striking 13 aces.
Musetti made a strong start by breaking Fritz early in the opening set and went on to take it comfortably. The second set proved more competitive, but Musetti raised his level at crucial moments, converting break points to seal the set 7-5. In the third set, the 21-year-old maintained his momentum and closed out the match without facing any major threat.
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