Cilic returns to 4th round at Aussie Open for 1st time since 2011

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Marin Cilic has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time in seven years with a 7-6 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Ryan Harrison.

The sixth-seeded Cilic made the round of 16 at Melbourne Park for four straight years from 2008-11, including a run to the semifinals in 2010, but hasn't returned since.

Cilic had 53 winners in the match, including 16 aces, and won 26 of 29 points at net.

Cilic next faces 10th-seeded Pablo Carreno Busta for a spot in the quarterfinals.