Daniil Medvedev (Photo Credit: AP)
Daniil Medvedev defeated Reilly Opelka 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to e book his place within the fourth spherical at Roland Garros.
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- Last Updated:June 04, 2021, 21:23 IST
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Daniil Medvedev wasted little time in reserving his place within the French Open fourth spherical for the primary time on Friday, brushing apart American Reilly Opelka in straight units.
The Russian second seed, who had misplaced within the first spherical on every of his 4 earlier French Open appearances, gained the last-32 encounter 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
“I’m taking part in some nice tennis,” said Medvedev. “I want to maintain my level and win more matches.”
The 25-year-old, a two-time Grand Slam runner-up, will tackle both Marcos Giron of the United States or Chilean Cristian Garin within the final 16.
Medvedev began slowly in opposition to the 6ft 11in (2.11m) Opelka, falling 1-3 behind within the opening set, however broke his opponent 5 occasions from then on with out going through one other break level himself.
With no French gamers within the third spherical for the primary time within the Open period, Medvedev, who speaks French and lived within the nation as a teen, acquired beneficiant assist from the house crowd.
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