Despite four match points, Medvedev falls in Dubai against Griekspoor

In a match with multiple twists and turns, Daniil Medvedev was defeated in the quarterfinals of the Dubai tournament by Tallon Griekspoor (2-6, 7-6, 7-5).

While he seemed in control on the Emirati court, Medvedev saw his match go downhill when he missed four match points at 5-4 then 6-5 on Griekspoor's serve.

In an extremely tense tiebreak where both men were neck and neck, the Dutchman managed to make the difference at 8-7, on his third set point, after a very fine rally won from the baseline.

Completely back in the match, Griekspoor held strong and it was finally at 6-5, on his fourth opportunity and a last unforced error from Medvedev, that he managed to win the match.

After saving three match points against Safiullin in the first round, the world No. 47 did it again this Thursday, securing a spot in the semifinals in Dubai where he will play Stefanos Tsitsipas or Matteo Berrettini.