Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Medvedev sees off twisted ankle, match point to advance in Washington

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.