8 months ago
Medvedev Advances in Brisbane; Lehecka Retires
Daniil Medvedev, the top seed, won his match against Frances Tiafoe and is now in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International.
He played really well, hitting many winners and aces.
Meanwhile, Jiri Lehecka had to stop his match because of an ankle injury.
Jessica Pegula also won her first match of the year against Anna Kalinskaya, even though it was a close game.
She is now moving on to the next round.
Sebastian Korda will play against Alex Michelsen in the quarterfinals because Lehecka had to retire.
Daniil Medvedev defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International.
Medvedev hit 21 winners, including nine aces, and won 91% of first-serve points.
Jiri Lehecka retired due to a right ankle injury while trailing 3-6, 2-1 against Sebastian Korda.
Jessica Pegula won her first match of the year against Anna Kalinskaya 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to advance to the third round.
Sebastian Korda will face Alex Michelsen in the quarterfinals after Lehecka's retirement.
- Who
- Daniil Medvedev, Frances Tiafoe, Jiri Lehecka, Sebastian Korda, Jessica Pegula, Anna Kalinskaya, Alex Michelsen, Learner Tien
- What
- Medvedev advances to quarterfinals, Lehecka retires due to injury, Pegula wins her first match
- Where
- Brisbane International
- When
- Wednesday
- Why
- Medvedev's strong performance, Lehecka's injury, Pegula's victory in a tough match
Key facts
- Medvedev's Victories
- 6-3, 6-2 against Frances Tiafoe
- Medvedev's Performance
- 21 winners, 9 aces, 91% first-serve points
- Lehecka's Injury
- Right ankle injury, retired at 3-6, 2-1 against Sebastian Korda
- Pegula's Victory
- 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 against Anna Kalinskaya
- Upcoming Matches
- Korda vs. Michelsen in quarterfinals, Pegula advances to third round
Quotes
Aryna Sabalenka
World No. 1 tennis player and defending champion of the Brisbane International
“I think there is always room to improve, and I’m definitely not at my peak. Of course, I prefer to win every match 6-0, 6-0, like everyone probably prefers, but at the end of the day, you only get better when someone pushes you and you have to deal with moments under pressure.”
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