Medvedev knocked out by Mannarino in second round
In an unexpected turn of events at the Libema Open, World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev suffered a surprising defeat against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the second round of the ATP250 event held in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. This loss came as a shock to Medvedev, who had a remarkable season with five titles under his belt. Let’s delve into the details of this captivating match and explore the implications it holds for both players.
Unforeseen Loss for Medvedev:
Despite Medvedev’s previous success against Mannarino in the semifinals and his impressive performance in last year’s final, the top-seeded Russian couldn’t replicate his triumph this time. Commencing his grass-court season with high hopes, Medvedev’s expectations were dashed as Mannarino overcame him in a gripping encounter lasting two hours.
BIGGEST WIN BY RANKING 👏@AdrianMannarino (the only former champ left) defeats Medvedev 4-6 6-4 6-2 🥶@LibemaOpen #LibemaOpen pic.twitter.com/nZZJoN2Rk7
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 15, 2023
Mannarino’s Persistence Prevails:
Adrian Mannarino, ranked No. 52 in the world, entered the match with a slight edge, boasting a 3-2 head-to-head advantage over Medvedev. Although he dropped the opening set, Mannarino exhibited unwavering determination by breaking Medvedev’s serve twice in the second set, pushing the match into a decisive third set.
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Mannarino Claims His Career-Best Victory:
The third set witnessed Mannarino’s tenacity as he broke Medvedev’s serve twice more, securing crucial breaks in the fourth and eighth games. This stunning triumph not only marked Mannarino’s progress to the quarterfinals but also stood as the pinnacle of his career. He now awaits a clash with either Australian Jordan Thompson or Canadian Milos Raonic, who made his comeback to Tour-level tennis after a two-year absence.
Exciting Quarterfinal Matchups:
Aside from the dramatic Medvedev-Mannarino showdown, the Libema Open witnessed other thrilling second-round matches. Australia’s Alexei Popyrin faced a defeat at the hands of Tallon Griekspoor with a scoreline of 3-6, 2-6. Griekspoor, the sixth-seeded Dutchman, will now lock horns with Popyrin’s compatriot, Alex de Minaur, who emerged victorious against Serbia’s Laslo Djere in a hard-fought battle, with a final score of 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-3.
Conclusion:
The unexpected loss of top-seeded Daniil Medvedev to Adrian Mannarino has sent shockwaves through the Libema Open. While Medvedev’s defeat may be disappointing for his fans, it highlights the fierce competition and unpredictability of the tournament. As the event progresses, tennis enthusiasts eagerly await the captivating quarterfinal matches that promise to deliver more enthralling action on the grass courts.
