Medvedev Survives Fall, Defeats Zverev In Indian Wells

Down however not, Daniil Medvedev prolonged his red-hot profitable streak to 17 matches Tuesday when he recovered from a heavy fall to defeat Alexander Zverev on the BNP Paribas Open.

The fifth seed took a tumble when shifting out large at 2-3 within the second set, yelping in ache as he rolled his proper ankle. Nevertheless, after having his ankle taped, he continued and turned the match round, capturing victory on his second match level to earn an announcement 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5 victory in opposition to the Twelfth-seeded German.

Within the thirteenth chapter of their rivalry, the fifth seed demonstrated his trademark defensive abilities. He stood deep behind the baseline to take in Zverev’s hitting, reducing down on errors because the match went on to put on down the German and attain the quarter-finals in Indian Wells for the primary time.

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After shedding the opening set, Medvedev saved all 10 break factors he confronted within the second set, levelling the match within the tie-break as he produced a surprising defensive smash at 1/1. He then recovered from squandering a match level on serve at 5-4, with Zverev breaking again. Medvedev wouldn’t be denied, although, breaking once more earlier than holding serve to advance after three hours and 16 minutes.

The 27-year-old, who struck 54 winners, now leads Zverev 7-6 of their ATP Head2Head collection, avenging his loss in opposition to the German within the title match on the 2021 Nitto ATP Finals. Medvedev will subsequent play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina after the Spaniard overcame Cristian Garin 6-3, 6-4.

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