Medvedev sees off twisted ankle, match point to advance in Washington
Daniil Medvedev beat Reilly Opelka 6-7 6-3 7-6 to advance to the second round of the Citi Open in Washington D.C.
Before claiming the win Medvedev has to overcome an ankle injury, he twisted his ankle late in the third set, and a match point.
The Russian will face Steve Johnson in the second round.
In other first-round men's action, Donald Young beat Tim Smyczek 4-6 6-3 6-4, to set up a second round clash with Kei Nishikori.
Dominic Thiem, the top seed, is due to play on Tuesday, while Juan Martin del Potro is also on court.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Medvedev sees off twisted ankle, match point to advance in Washington
Tuesday, August 01, 2017 Citi Open, Daniil Medvedev, Reilly Opelka