US EditionMasterful Medvedev through to Brisbane quarter-finals
Medvedev did not face a break point and only went to deuce once in his 6-3, 6-2 win over Tiafoe, maintaining an unbeaten start to the season, officials said.
- On Wednesday, top-seed Daniil Medvedev reached the Brisbane quarter-finals after beating Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets.
- Medvedev was virtually untouchable on serve, not facing a break point and reaching deuce only once against Tiafoe.
- Medvedev celebrated his serving form and noted preseason work paid off, saying `I am happy with the way I served, much happier than the first round`; he is the 2021 US Open winner and three-time Australian Open finalist.
- His win extends an impressive start to the season, positioning Medvedev as a challenger when the Australian Open starts on January 18 after a ruthless Monday victory over Marton Fucsovics.
- Earlier he set Open era marks, playing 24 hours and 17 minutes and 31 sets in a major, while defending champion Jiri Lehecka retired injured allowing Sebastian Korda to advance.
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Daniil Medvedev in Full Confidence Heading into the Australian Open After Impressive Form in Brisbane
Daniil Medvedev maintained his impressive start to the season form after claiming his second consecutive victory at the Brisbane International. The post Daniil Medvedev in Full Confidence Heading into the Australian Open After Impressive Form in Brisbane appeared first on FirstSportz.
Buenos Aires, 7 January (NA) – Former number one in the world Daniil Medvedev confirmed his status as a top favorite and took another solid step in Brisbane’s ATP 250. The Russian clearly defeated the American Frances Tiafoe by 6-3 and 6-2 in just one hour of play, stretching his personal domain in history and securing his place in the quarterfinals of the Australian contest. With this triumph, Medvedev reached for 90th time a quarter final on t…
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