BEIJING, Oct 02 (AFP): World number three Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the China Open men's semi-finals with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory over France's Ugo Humbert in Beijing on Monday.
An error-strewn first set saw a combined five breaks of serve but Medvedev edged ahead in the ninth game and finished it off with an ace.
Both men were more consistent in set two until the Russian, at deuce, hit back-to-back double faults to hand the crucial break to Humbert.
But Medvedev finally tightened up in the decider, notching two quickfire breaks before seeing out the match on his serve.
In the first round of the women's draw, world number two Iga Swiatek defeated Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets.
Medvedev, Swiatek both through at China Open
FE Team | Published: October 02, 2023 21:42:26
Medvedev, Swiatek both through at China Open
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