Lloyd Harris launches comeback with strong win at Australian Open

South African tennis star Lloyd Harris stunned Italian world No.19 Lorenzo Musetti in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday.

Harris won a thrilling five-set match in three hours and 48 minutes, 6-4, 6-1, 6-7 (0/7), 2-6, 7-6 (10/4).

This is a significant victory for Harris, who has struggled recently after missing the second half of the 2022 season due to a wrist injury.

Prior to the Australian Open, the former world No 31 was ranked No 186 in the world, and he entered the event on a protected ranking due to his injury.

The 25-year-old will next face world No. 78 Marton Fucsovics of Hungary, who defeated Argentina's Federico Coria 4-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-2.