
Kevin Anderson (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
South Africa's Kevin Anderson produced a stunning fightback on Monday, coming from a set down to beat Frances Tiafoe of the United States to advance to the last 16 at the Estoril Open.
Anderson won in three sets, 4-6, 7-6(7/6), 7-6(7/4) in a match that lasted 2:48.
After losing the first set, Anderson dug deep to see off a match point in the second set before taking both that and the final set for victory.
The big serving South African managed 20 aces during the match and a first serve percentage of 67%.
He will face Kei Nishikori in the next round.
Anderson's compatriot, Lloyd Harris is also still in the tournament.
He faces Marco Cecchinato on Tuesday in a round of 32 clash.