Australian tennis sensation Alex de Minaur has secured his spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open following a remarkable four-set victory against Argentine 31st seed Francisco Cerundolo.
Despite losing the first set, De Minaur rallied to clinch a 5-7, 7-6(7-3), 6-3, 6-3 win, demonstrating his resilience and determination. He sealed the match in dramatic fashion with back-to-back service breaks to close out the fourth set.
The battle wasn’t without tension. De Minaur missed two match points on Cerundolo’s serve, while the Argentine had four opportunities to claim a critical game but was unable to capitalize. Under mounting pressure, Cerundolo committed a double fault on match point, handing De Minaur the victory.
This impressive performance highlights De Minaur’s tenacity as he continues his quest for glory at Melbourne Park.