Medvedev and Tsitsipas, in the third round on the fast track

Daniil Medvedev (7) left no trace of local John Millman, whom he defeated 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in the second round of the Australian Open.

“It was a great match. The result of the second and third sets did not reflect what really happened. He broke me three times in the first and that’s something that doesn’t happen often, so I’m a bit disappointed with myself”, commented Medvedev after the end of a clash that took place on Margaret Court.

With this victory, the Muscovite got the ticket for the third round for the fifth year in a row of a contest where he was able to be a finalist up to two times, 2021 and 2022.

The Russian managed to score eight of thirteen break points, in what was an exhibition to others.

His opponent in the next round is the American Sebastian Korda (29) or the Japanese from the previous Yosuke Watanuki.

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ victory was easier still. The Greek again showed that he is in great form and defeated Australian Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-0, 6-2.

The world number 4, third seed of the tournament, He did not find a significant rival in the player number 169 of the ATP and he will reach the third round without losing a set, having also beaten Frenchman Quentin Halys in three sets on his debut in Melbourne.

He nearly doubled his rival in winning shots, 30 for 17. From 6-3 in the first set to 6-0 in the second, he added seven straight games and linked five more to close out the encounter.

His next rival was a Dutchmanthe winner of the duel between Tallon Griekspooor and Botic Van den Zandschulp.

Tsitsipas is unbeaten in individual matches in 2023, having also won all four games he has played in the United Cup.