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Tiafoe defeats Medvedev in straight sets to reach US Open quarters
American Frances Tiafoe overcame former champion Daniil Medvedev 7-6(1) 6-4 7-6(6) on Sunday to advance to the quarter-finals of the US Open, delivering his most dominant performance yet against the Russian rival.
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NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe secured a commanding victory over Daniil Medvedev in their US Open fourth-round clash, progressing to the quarter-finals with a straight-sets triumph on Sunday.
The American claimed the match 7-6(1), 6-4, 7-6(6) against the former champion, demonstrating superior play throughout the encounter at Flushing Meadows. The victory marked a significant turning point in their rivalry, with Tiafoe finally asserting control over an opponent he had faced repeatedly in professional competition.
Tiafoe's performance was characterised by aggressive baseline play and precise shot selection, particularly evident in the tiebreak sequences. The American won the opening set through a dominant display in the tiebreaker before consolidating his advantage in the second set with a break of serve.
The third set proved closely contested, with both players pushing to claim the final frame. Tiafoe ultimately prevailed in another tiebreaker, sealing his progression to the quarter-final stage of the year's final Grand Slam tournament.