ATP Masters Miami: Hubert Hurkacz wins an epic three-set match, Daniil Medvedev celebrates turbo success

After the epic duel, Hubert Hurkacz was stunned. “It’s hard for me to explain. I just tried to stay in and compete, play a few good shots,” said the Pole.

In the second set, the 26-year-old was about to be eliminated, but fended off three match points in the tie-break and forced a third set.

It went into the tie-break again and again Thanasi Kokkinakis seemed to have the better cards. However, the Australian missed two more match points.

After three hours and 31 minutes Hurkacz finally got the ticket for the 3rd round after a memorable showdown, where he now meets the Frenchman Adrian Mannarino.

Medvedev in a hurry, Berrettini does not come out of the deep

Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev underpinned his title ambitions. The 2021 US Open champion didn’t give Roberto Carballés a chance and ended the one-sided match in his favor in just 62 minutes. Next opponent is Alex Molcan from Slovakia.

Matteo Berrettini suffered another setback, however, who lost a close match against US professional Mackenzie McDonald 6:7 (8:10), 6:7 (5:7).

The Italian had already failed at the Australian Open and recently at the Masters in Indian Wells at the opening hurdle.