Anderson books fourth round spot

Kevin Anderson of South Africa celebrates after defeating Spain's Fernando Verdasco.

Kevin Anderson of South Africa celebrates after defeating Spain's Fernando Verdasco.

Published Jan 18, 2013

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Johannesburg – Kevin Anderson reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time with a gutsy performance at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

The South African men's No 1 twice fought back from a set down to beat Spaniard Fernando Verdasco, the former world number seven, 4-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 in the third round of the men's singles competition.

This is the furthest 26-year-old has progressed in a grand slam tournament.

Anderson has previously reached the third round of the French Open and his victory over Verdasco must be his biggest highlight since beating world No 1 Novak Djokovic in 2008. – Sapa

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