MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lorenzo Musetti has had to mature quickly to get into an Australian Open quarterfinal for the first time, and to be facing Novak Djokovic. The 23-year-old Italian is without two members of his support team in Melbourne after both had to return home to deal with personal issues.

Taylor Fritz’s Australian Open run has ended in a fourth-round loss to Lorenzo Musetti. The ninth-seeded Fritz struggled physically and revealed he almost withdrew because of knee and

Lorenzo Musetti has reached the Australian Open quarter-finals after defeating Taylor Fritz. He will now face Novak Djokovic. Musetti expressed his honour in playing Djokovic and his determination to push him.

Lorenzo Musetti reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 win over No. 9 Taylor Fritz.

The 23-year-old dedicated his milestone run to his team, after two members returned home amid personal crises.

The Italian pulled out with a hip issue after a dramatic opening set, prompting an on-court apology and praise from Zverev for his effort. Lorenzo Musetti’s Australian Open warm-up in Melbourne came to an early end after he was forced to retire from an exhibition match against Alexander Zverev,

Lorenzo Musetti is without two members of his support team, his partner and his children, and plays record Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals.

Lorenzo Musetti is increasingly 'The Magnificent'. The Italian, virtually number 3 in the world, dominated the American Fritz, defeating him in three sets, and advanced to the quarterfinals of