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Medvedev into Australian Open quarterfinals

The No 2-ranked Medvedev is trying to be the first man in the Open era to win his second major singles title in the next Grand Slam event.

India TV Sports Desk Edited by: India TV Sports Desk Melbourne Published on: January 24, 2022 14:17 IST
Daniil Medvedev of Russia celebrates after winning match point against Maxime Cressy
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Daniil Medvedev of Russia celebrates after winning match point against Maxime Cressy during the Australian Open match 

Highlights

  • Medvedev was a runner-up in Australia last year.
  • The Russian Tennis player beat Novak Djokovic in the U.S.Open final.

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has entered the Australian Open quarterfinals with a 6-2, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 7-5 win over Maxime Cressy.

The No 2-ranked Medvedev is trying to be the first man in the Open era to win his second major singles title in the next Grand Slam event.

He's now potentially three wins from winning back-to-back major titles.

Medvedev was a runner-up in Australia last year but avenged that with a win over Novak Djokovic in the U.S.Open final.

Djokovic isn't defending his Australian Open title after being deported on the eve of the year's first major for failing to meet the country's strict COVID-19 vaccination rules.

Medvedev had to struggle against the No.70-ranked Cressy in a match lasting 3 1/2 hours.

Cressy saved eight break-point chances in the fourth set before Medvedev got the decisive break in the 11th game, then served out at love to finish it off.

Medvedev will next play ninth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2, 7-6 (4).

Medvedev beat the Canadian in the semifinals at last year's U.S.Open.

- With inputs from AP

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