Russian Dominance in New York
Russian tennis powerhouse Daniil Medvedev showcased his formidable skills at the US Open, putting an end to Alex de Minaur’s campaign in New York with a signature fourth-round victory.
De Minaur’s Strong Start
De Minaur displayed inspired and aggressive tennis early in the match, raising hopes of an upset victory against the third-seeded 2021 Open champion. He claimed the first set with a score of 2-6, surprising many.
Medvedev’s Comeback
Despite De Minaur’s strong start, Medvedev began to shift the momentum in his favor. A stunning tweener during a 34-shot rally in the second set ignited the Russian’s resurgence. Medvedev went on to win the second set 6-4.
Overpowering Performance
In the following sets, Medvedev’s dominance became evident as he outplayed De Minaur from the baseline, securing two more breaks to take a 2-sets-to-1 lead. The Russian continued his relentless play, ultimately closing out the contest with a 6-1, 6-2 triumph in the fourth set.
Fitness Challenge for De Minaur
De Minaur acknowledged that his physical condition played a role in the match’s outcome, stating, “It was a little bit to do with just physicality. I had a lot of matches this whole summer without a lot of time off and rest, and it seemed to have caught up with me at this moment.”
Medvedev’s Quarterfinal Clash
Medvedev, the runner-up in 2019 and known for denying Novak Djokovic a calendar-year grand slam sweep two years ago, advances to an all-Russian quarterfinal match against eighth seed Andrey Rublev.
De Minaur’s Ascent
Despite his exit, De Minaur is on the verge of securing a top-10 ranking for the first time and remains a contender for the season-ending ATP finals in Turin.
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