Medvedev Forced to Retire in Final Set Against Tien in Beijing
Daniil Medvedev and Learner Tien were competing for a spot in the final in Beijing against Jannik Sinner. The match started off well for the American, who led by a double break.
But the Russian managed to recover his lead and win the first set 7-5. He then continued in the second set by breaking his opponent's serve right away.
After being broken in the 7th game, Medvedev managed to recover his break immediately. However, Tien, not giving up, broke the Russian again before breaking him at 5-5.
He took the second set 7-5. Medvedev then went to the locker room for a long time to recover but started the final set with cramps.
Warned for lack of competitiveness, he went to explain himself to the chair umpire and the tournament supervisor. Trailing 4-0 and barely able to run, he had no choice but to retire.
Tien thus qualifies for the Beijing final where he will face Sinner.
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