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Australian Open: Matteo Berrettini overcomes Spanish prospect Carlos Alcaraz

Seventh seed Matteo Berrettini overcame Spanish prospect Carlos Alcaraz in an enthralling five-set battle to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

Italian Berrettini opened a two-set lead before 18-year-old Alcaraz, the youngest man in the draw, fought back to take it to a thrilling fifth.

Berrettini held his nerve in the deciding tie-break to win 6-2 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 2-6 7-6 (10-5) on Rod Laver Arena.

"He is unbelievable," said 25-year-old Berrettini of his teenage opponent.

"He is impressive and will only improve playing matches like this, he has shown everyone his potential. Luckily today I won.