In a tense match with many ups and downs, Alexei Popyrin defeated fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (4) in the Paris Masters’ second round on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old Australian had lost his last three meetings with his Russian opponent before winning his first Masters 1000 title this summer in Montreal. Together, Popyrin and Medvedev committed 86 unforced errors at the Palais Omnisports.
In the decisive set, Medvedev fell behind 4-1 but rallied to force a tiebreaker, where Popyrin played with greater aggression. Popyrin scored a match point after Medvedev double-failed, and the Australian scored the goal.
Medvedev lost in the Paris opening round for the third time in a row. This season, he hasn’t taken home a championship.
Medvedev recently had the opportunity to appear on the main stage of France’s longest sports show, and it appeared that he enjoyed his time there. In addition, he had a great conversation with the show’s crew and took part in the makeup artists and gossip.
TV star: Daniil Medvedev 🎬@DaniilMedwed gets a chance on the big stage on the longest running sports show in France#RolexParisMasters pic.twitter.com/BEnHnS7b2Q
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 31, 2024
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Currently ranked no.5, the Russian played his last match on the 30th of October when he was overcome by world no.24 Alexei Popyrin 6-4 2-6 7-6(4) in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Presently, during this year Daniil owns a 45-19 record. Daniil Medvedev’s best achievement of this season was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will take on the world no.366 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their record is 6-0 for Medvedev.
Medvedev got to the final at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
Daniil won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Ranked no.5, the Russian played his last match on the 30th of October when he capitulated to world no.24 Alexei Popyrin 6-4 2-6 7-6(4) in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
This year the Russian has managed to achieve a compiled 45-19 match record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant result of this season was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will face the world no.366 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their actual head to head record is 6-0 for Medvedev.
Daniil was the finalist at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
Medvedev won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
