The Franco‐American, Maxime Cressy resisted Daniil Medvedev well, but lost 6–2, 7–6(4), 6–7(4), 7–5, in 3h27.
The finalist of the last edition and favorite this year in the absence of Djokovic, is only three games away from the title.
He will find Felix Auger‐Aliassime in the quarters.
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Australian Open: men's schedule and results
Australian Open: ladies schedule and results