Tsitsipas Ends Slump: Beats Medvedev, Reaches First Quarterfinal in 10 Months
Stefanos Tsitsipas has secured a significant victory.
Struggling for many months, the Greek player regained form in Doha with a win over Daniil Medvedev in the second round (6-3, 6-4).
Aggressive (27 winners), the three-time Grand Slam finalist also relied on an effective first serve (80% success rate) to overcome the former world No. 1.
Additionally, he showcased exceptional composure today by converting no fewer than six break points out of nine.
First Quarterfinal in Almost a Year
Tsitsipas had not reached a quarterfinal since his match against Arthur Fils in Barcelona in April 2025 (defeat).
Moreover, he was on a three-match losing streak against the Russian, with his last victory dating back to late 2022 (ATP Finals).
For a spot in the semifinals, he will now have to beat the winner of the match between Rublev and Marozsan.
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