For his part, the German seems to be taking a liking to the super tie-break. Already falling to Lukas Klein at the end of the suspense during his second round, he did it again this Monday against the Briton Cameron Norrie (7/5, 3/6, 6/3, 4/6, 7/6(3)). A new 4h02 marathon which could weigh heavily on the legs of anyone who tries to take revenge for the quarter-final in New York last fall.
Daniil Medvedev could have avoided an additional 45 minutes of play against Nuno Borges. Launched towards an unquestionable success, the protégé of Gilles Cervara however did not manage to conclude in three sets, even though he served to win the match at 5-3. A slight loss of impulse ultimately without consequences for the world No. 3, winner in four sets and 3h07 of play (6/3, 7/6(4), 6/7, 6/1). In the next round, he will face the very strong Hubert Hurkacz. “Hubi is a tough opponent for me, that’s for sureconfided the one who is currently trailing 2-3 in their duel. It’s complicated to return his serve, he was number one in this area last year. This will be key and I will have to stay strong on my commitment. I will prepare myself mentally.“
The Pole put an end to Arthur Cazaux’s great adventure (7/6(6), 7/6(3), 6/4). Reduced by gastroenteritis, the Frenchman did not do poorly but logically gave in to the 9th player in the world, as he is often imperial on his throw in play (49/54 behind his first ball). The latter will play his first quarter-final at the Australian Open on Wednesday, the second in a Grand Slam (after Wimbledon in 2021).
2024-01-22 14:38:27
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