Insolite - Medvedev really had no answer to De Minaur: "I need something".
On Monday, Daniil Medvedev was up against a very strong Alex De Minaur. Despite a good start, he gradually lost his footing, proving far less effective than the Australian (4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3).
During the match, a little sequence occurred that was as zany as it was brilliant. Trailing in the third act (4-6, 6-2, 3-0), the world number 5 shouted his dismay to his clan, imploring them for help: "I need something here! The score's unrolling...".
In the end, Medvedev found no miracle solution and had no choice but to bow out. Eliminated, he leaves the world number 11 to reach the quarter-finals, where he will face a certain Alexander Zverev.
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