Medvedev Advances Despite Cramp Issue
Daniil Medvedev progressed to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters by defeating compatriot Karen Khachanov 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in a match that lasted just under three hours.
Match Highlights
Medvedev initially took the advantage by winning the first set, and managed to break Khachanov's serve in the second. After losing the second set, he maintained his composure to clinch the match, demonstrating a promising return to clay after facing challenges in earlier tournaments.
Other Tournament Matches
Noteworthy outcomes included 11th seed Ben Shelton's loss to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, ranked 42nd, in a match ending 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-1. Meanwhile, Wild Card entry Stan Wawrinka was narrowly defeated by Alejandro Tabilo with scores of 1-6, 7-5, 7-5, eliminating the possibility of a match against open contender Novak Djokovic.
Other matches saw Gaël Monfils come from behind to defeat Fabian Marozsan and Matteo Berrettini secure a victory over Mariano Navone, setting up a meeting with top seed Alexander Zverev. In another surprise, Daniel Altmaier took out Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Lorenzo Musetti battled back to defeat Bu Yunchaokete.
