Adelaide International Highlights: Former World No.1 Daniil Medvedev stormed into the quarterfinal of the Adelaide International. The former World No.1 defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets in the second round. The match was played on Wednesday, 4th January 2023. With the victory, Medvedev will next face compatriot Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinal. Follow Adelaide International 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Adelaide International Highlights: Daniil Medvedev storms past Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets, enters quarterfinals of Adelaide International – Watch Highlights
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Former U.S. Open champion Medvedev was pushed hard in the previous round by Lorenzo Sonego, saving nine set points before winning the first set, but had an easier time of it against Serbian Kecmanovic, the world number 29.
The third seed saved the only break point he faced to triumph after 67 minutes. Medvedev now leads the pair’s ATP Head2Head series 3-0, winning all seven sets they have played.
Daniil Medvedev dominated the first set winning all the six games, breaking Kecmanovic thrice. In the second set, Kecmanovic went on to hold his first three service games. But Medvedev landed the knockout blow at 4-3, delivering a laser-like backhand winner up the line to earn his fourth service break of the match.
If Medvedev and Novak Djokovic both advance to the semi-finals, they will meet in a blockbuster showdown in Adelaide. However, Medvedev will be fully focussed on facing his friend, Khachanov.
“I think it was a great match. Miomir is a tough opponent, a high-ranked player, so there are no easy guys left in Adelaide,” Medvedev said. “I’m not sure there were (any easy opponents) from the first round, so I’m happy to be through, happy with my level.”
Also advancing to the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 tournament was Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, who followed up his stunning win over Paris Masters champion Holger Rune with a 6-4 6-3 victory over American Mackenzie McDonald.
