Medvedev despatched packing in fourth spherical of Indian Wells

Daniil Medvedev (file picture) REUTERS

Daniil Medvedev was knocked out within the fourth spherical of Indian Wells by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday because the world quantity two’s near-flawless begin turned nightmarish in a 4-6 6-4 6-3 defeat.

Medvedev broke Dimitrov’s serve to open the match, easing by a near-perfect first set by which he received all however 4 of his first-serve factors and fired off three aces with simply 5 unforced errors.

The Russian, who received his maiden main title on the U.S. Open final month, was up two breaks within the second set and seemingly on observe for a simple victory.

However Dimitrov got here roaring again, profitable 5 video games in a row to wrest management of the momentum as Medvedev unravelled, changing on break level to shut out the second set, earlier than profitable one other three video games in a row to open the third.

Down 15-40 and 4-1, Medvedev’s frustrations boiled over as he missed a primary serve and angrily flung his racquet to the bottom. He then double faulted, handing Dimitrov the break.

Medvedev broke again after which held serve, nevertheless it was too late, because the world quantity 28 accomplished the gorgeous comeback within the following recreation, earlier than thrusting his arms aloft in triumph.

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