Australian Open: Medvedev is only briefly irritated by Kyrgios
US Open champion Daniil Medvedev entered the third round of the Australian Open with a focused performance. Medvedev won against Nick Kyrgios 7: 6 (1), 6: 4, 4: 6 and 6: 2.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Jan 20, 2022, 12:19 pm
Matches against Nick Kyrgios have not been blessed with success for Daniil Medvedev so far: in 2019 the Russian lost to Kyrgios both in the final in Washington and on the ashes in Rome. At the Australian Open, this series came to an end on Thursday. Because Medvedev delivered a very appealing performance against Kyrgios, winning 7: 6 (1), 6: 4, 4: 6 and 6: 2.
The second in the world rankings had to fend off six breakballs in set one, but still won the opening act in a tie-break. In the second round, Medvedev acted safely with his own service. Kyrgios had great difficulty reading Medvedev's serves. On the other hand, the favorite forced Kyrgios into longer rallies again and again. The local hero tried to engage the spectators, but Medvedev remained calm. And this time also refrained from any provocations in the direction of the grandstand.
Medvedev versus van de Zandschulp
In the third set, Kyrgios made his first break out of nowhere in the seventh game. Then there was something like an international match atmosphere. The Kyrgios used to win the set. In the fourth round Daniil Medvedev was there again. And made the decisive break to 4:2. After a playing time of 2:58 hours, Kyrgios put a forehand out. Medvedev was happy about progressing.
The Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp is now waiting in round three. Medvedev won against him on his way to the title at the US Open 2021.
Here is the men's individual tableau
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