Halys: 'Score Feels a Bit Harsh' After Four-Set Loss to Medvedev at Australian Open

Halys Pushes Medvedev Before Russian Raises Level to Advance at Australian Open

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Adrien Guyot

le 21/01/2026 à 08h07

2 min to read

Halys Quentin Medvedev Daniil Open d'Australie

Quentin Halys gave Daniil Medvedev plenty of trouble. The Russian, in strong form at the start of the season, ultimately advanced to the third round of the Australian Open despite a labored start to the match.

The three-time Melbourne finalist prevailed in four sets (6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in 3:02), looking impressive in the later sets (he committed just one unforced error in the third).

Halys expressed some regrets in his press conference while praising the former world No. 1's level of play in the second half of the match.

'It's more like he raised his level'

'I double-fault at 40-0 (when he led 7-6, 2-1), but after that, I don't feel like I did anything horrible either. That's the game where he started striking the ball a little harder.

He also suddenly stood closer on return against my second serves. It was impressive, and I served a bit worse myself. But once again, I mainly have the feeling that it's him who elevated his game from that point on.

In any case, I don't think I completely missed the last three sets, and I even find the score a bit harsh. At the end of the first set, I thought there might be something to gain there.

'He gave nothing away in the last three sets'

But then he retrieves so many balls, he's so pesky with his backhand... And when he's on form, he makes very few errors—he gave nothing away in the last three sets.

I think he still put together a very good match and that I matched him. There were a lot of rallies that I usually can't sustain against him. I'm pleased with what I brought to the table today,' Halys said, according to comments gathered by L'Équipe.