Tennis-Czech wunderkind Fruhvirtova storms into fourth round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2023 Czech Republic's Linda Fruhvirtova reacts during her second round match against Australia's Kimberly Birrell REUTERS/Sandra Sanders

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Teenager Linda Fruhvirtova underlined the health of Czech tennis as she marched into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday with a brave 7-5 2-6 6-3 win over compatriot Marketa Vondrousova.

The youngest woman left in the draw at 17 years and 273 days, Fruhvirtova showed extraordinary composure in only her second main draw appearance at a Grand Slam to rally from 3-1 down in the decider and upset a decorated opponent.