Daniel Medvedev He had a perfect debut at the 2023 US Open. If competing on a hard court is already a relief for those who will remove clay and grass from the circuit, it will be more fun if everything goes very fast.
The Russian, 27 years old and world number 3, was merciless to the Hungarian Attila Balazswho at the age of 34 was left without an ATP ranking due to a serious injury to the heel of his left foot, which kept him out of competition for fourteen months between 2021 and 2022.
He didn’t play like he did when he was number 76 in 2020. He didn’t win matches, but he took advantage of the long absence to rely on the protected ranking (no. 101 when the drop began) and earn a spot in the US main draw Open.
It took an hour and a quarter because Medvedev did his business and started the engine. He steamrolled to win his 50th game this season. He is the second with the most wins, then Carlos Alcaraz (53).
Next round, the Australian Christopher O’Connell.
“I don’t care, that’s normal Carlos (Alcaraz) and Novak (Djokovic) is the biggest name today. My goal is to play well and get to where they are and try to win. That’s all I can do,” said the Muscovite.
Source: La Verdad
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