Medvedev makes a nightmare comeback in Melbourne!
2 sets down against Ruusuvuori, the Russian battled back to win after 4:23 of play and, more importantly, at 3:40 am local time. With a shoulder injury, the Finn could take no more. Medvedev will meet Auger-Aliassime on Saturday.
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