Diego Schwartzman comes from overcoming Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Photo: Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images / AFP.
Diego Schwartzmannthe only Argentine left in the competition in the draw for the singles of Montreal Master 1000in Canada, try this Wednesday to take another step after his debut with a comeback win against the Spaniards Albert Ramos-Vinolason a day when the Australian Nick Kyrgios switched to Russian daniil medvedevnumber 1 in the world rankings.
The small He beat Spanish teammate Alejandro Davidovich late on Tuesday 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, in a match that was as exciting as it was close. In the last set, the porteño lost 0-3 and raised three break points in the fourth game.
Ramos-Viñolas, for his part, beat the Belgian David Goffin showing good tennis and taking advantage of the opponent’s service problems: it was in two sets (7-6 and 6-2) for Mataró’s man.
Daniil Medvedev and Nick Kyrgios say goodbye after their meeting at the Montreal Masters 1000. Photo: Paul Chiasson / The Canadian Press / AP.
Kyrgios, withered.
Australian Nick Kyrgios continues with a streak. He was champion in Washington last weekend and confirmed his credentials for the US Open by beating Medvedev, number 1 in the world, winning 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-2.
Kyrgios extended his great moment of form against a Medvedev who came to this tournament as reigning champion and having triumphed three days ago in Los Cabos.
The Australian, number 37 in the world rankings, avenged the defeat that Medvedev had inflicted on him this year at the Australian Open and knocked down the Russian in two hours of play.
The number of victories in the last fifteen matches has been extended to 14. His only defeat came against Serbian Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.
Medvedev, who now has a record of 20-6 on fast surfaces, retired in the first round but is confident to hold the top spot in the world rankings for at least another week as he prepares to defend his title in the States United Open. .
Daniil Medvedev reacts during his defeat to Nick Kyrgios at the Montreal Masters 1000. Photo: Paul Chiasson / The Canadian Press via AP.
In the round of 16, Kyrgios will face the winner of the match between Australian Alex De Miñaur and Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.
Medvedev’s defeat occurred on a Wednesday when the big surprise was given by the American tommy paolonumber 34 in the world, which shot down the Spaniards Carlos Alcarazsecond favorite.
Source: Clarin
