From the edge of elimination, Daniil Medvedev roared back to vanquish Fabian Marozsan 6-7(5), 4-6, 7-5, 6-0, 6-3, punching his ticket to the Australian Open 2026 fourth round. The 11th seed’s surge – highlighted by nine straight games after trailing two sets and a break – defined a pulsating four-hour showdown.
Marozsan, the world No. 47, commanded the opener with rally mastery, exploiting Medvedev’s deep baseline stance. But unyielding patience from the Russian set the stage for a third-set break at 5-5, unleashing devastation. This resilience echoes his fifth Grand Slam escape from two sets down.
Medvedev’s 18th major fourth-round trip since 2017 cements his elite status, matched only by Djokovic, Zverev, Nadal, and Sinner. ‘He had me dancing all over, but I dug deeper,’ he shared post-match.
Kicking off 2026 with Brisbane hardware and eight straight triumphs, Medvedev eyes Learner Tien in round four. Tien’s win over Nuno Borges signals upset potential, yet Medvedev’s blend of grit and skill positions him strongly. As Melbourne heats up, his story remains one to watch.