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Daniil Medvedev debuts as No. 1 with easy victory at Indian Wells
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Daniil Medvedev defeated Tomas Machac 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday within the second spherical of the BNP Paribas Open, the Russian’s first match since ascending to No. 1 on the planet.
Medvedev made fast work of his Czech opponent, ending Machac off in simply over an hour. The Russian gained 80% of his first-serve factors and saved the lone break level he confronted.
Earlier this week, Medvedev obtained a trophy commemorating his standing atop the ATP Tour rankings. He displaced Novak Djokovic, who wasn’t allowed to enter the U.S. to play as a result of he’s not vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19.
Daniil Medvedev of Russia celebrates after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada of their quarterfinal match on the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, early Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.
(AP Photograph/Hamish Blair)
Medvedev is amongst gamers from Russia and Belarus competing at Indian Wells with out flags, symbols or anthems because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The choice to eradicate nationwide identification was made by the Worldwide Tennis Federation and each excursions.
Additionally in motion Saturday are Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka.