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Medvedev stages dramatic comeback to topple Norrie in Vienna
Russian world No. 5 Daniil Medvedev recovered from a set down to defeat Britain's Cameron Norrie 4-6 6-3 7-6(1) at the Vienna Open on Thursday, securing a spot in the quarter-finals and reaching his 100th tour-level last-eight appearance.
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Medvedev's path to victory at the ATP 500 event proved arduous, with the Moscow native displaying visible frustration midway through the contest as Norrie capitalized on an aggressive start to claim the opening set. The British third seed appeared poised to extend his advantage before Medvedev shifted momentum in the second set, evening the match with a commanding 6-3 performance.
The decisive third set unfolded as a tightly contested affair, with both players holding serve until the tiebreaker. Medvedev's experience proved decisive in the final moments, as he dominated the sudden-death encounter 7-1 to seal the comeback victory.
The result marks a significant milestone for Medvedev, who has now reached the quarter-final stage on 100 occasions across the ATP Tour. The achievement underscores his consistent presence among tennis's elite performers over the past decade. Medvedev's advancement sets up a quarter-final showdown in Vienna as he pursues his first title at the Austrian venue.