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Medvedev Advances at US Open After Bird Interruption
Daniil Medvedev won his second-round match at the US Open.
He beat Sebastian Gorzny in three sets.
Medvedev played strongly and hit 14 aces.
The match was briefly stopped when two birds landed on the net.
The umpire decided that the point had to be played again.
Medvedev was annoyed because the rally had continued for a while before play stopped.
Gorzny played better in the final set, but Medvedev broke his serve near the end.
Medvedev will now play either Jaume Munar or Arthur Rinderknech.
Daniil Medvedev defeated American wildcard Sebastian Gorzny 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open second round.
The 2021 champion hit 14 aces and controlled the match from the opening game.
Two birds landed on the net during a rally, forcing the umpire to stop and replay the point.
Medvedev briefly argued with the chair umpire after questioning why play had continued during the interruption.
Gorzny improved in the third set, but Medvedev broke in the 11th game and served out the match.
- Who
- Daniil Medvedev defeated American wildcard Sebastian Gorzny.
- What
- Medvedev won 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 to reach the US Open third round.
- Where
- Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York.
- When
- Wednesday, during the US Open second round.
- Why
- Medvedev advanced by winning three sets, including a decisive break in the 11th game of the third set.
Key facts
- Result
- Daniil Medvedev defeated Sebastian Gorzny 6-1, 6-3, 7-5.
- Tournament stage
- US Open second round.
- Aces
- Medvedev hit 14 aces.
- Notable interruption
- Two birds landed on the net during a rally, and the point was replayed.
- Third-set turning point
- Medvedev broke Gorzny in the 11th game.
- Next opponent
- Medvedev will face either Jaume Munar or Arthur Rinderknech.
Quotes
Daniil Medvedev
Russian tennis player and 2021 US Open champion
“The moment I hit the winner we stop and I say why?”
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“Being on the court, I was happy with my level.”
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Sources
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