MELBOURNE: Three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev survived an early scare on Wednesday before battling into the Australian Open third round. The feisty Russian kept his cool in the sunshine to beat Quentin Halys of France 6-7 (9/11), 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in just over three hours. The former world number one and 11th seed faces Fabian Marozsan of Hungary next at Melbourne Park. “It was a very tough match, happy I managed to fight,” said Medvedev, who polished off the match in style with his 14th ace. “Happy to play some good tennis to win.

MELBOURNE: Three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev survived an early scare on Wednesday before battling into the Australian Open third round. The feisty Russian kept his cool in the…

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Daniil Medvedev lives up to his billing as a five-set expert with a comeback victory over Fabian Marozsan to reach the Australian Open fourth round.