Daniil Medvedev blows away Miomir Kecmanovic to reach Adelaide International quarter-finals
Daniil Medvedev looked razor sharp as he dismantled world No. 29 Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets to reach the Adelaide International quarter-finals.
Medvedev faced just a solitary break point as he dominated on serve to advance 6-0 6-3. He will face compatriot Karen Khachanov in the last eight.
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The highlight came in the fourth game of the second set as he chased down a barrage from the Kecmanovic racquet, before hunting down a volley to make an outstanding passing winner.
“Yeah I think it was a great match. Miomir is a tough opponent, a high-ranked player so there are no easy guys left in Adelaide,” Medvedev said.
“I’m not sure there were [any easy opponents] from the first round, so really happy to be through, happy with my level.”
The Russian is chasing revenge at the Australian Open this year, having finished runner-up on the past two occasions. He surrendered a two-set lead against Rafael Nadal in Melbourne last January, then embarked on a disappointing season that saw him slip from world No. 1 to No. 7.
Khachanov progressed after seeing off Britain’s Jack Draper 6-4 6-2, while Yoshihito Nishioka saw off Mackenzie McDonald 6-4 6-3.
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