Daniil Medvedev marks his fifth consecutive appearance in the US Open fourth round
US Open 2023
Location: Flushing Meadows, New York Event Dates: August 28 – September 10
Coverage: Comprehensive live text and radio commentary available via Sport News Center’s website, app, along with BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra.
In an electrifying match that had tennis aficionados on the edge of their seats, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev fended off a tenacious performance by Argentina’s Sebastian Baez to make it into the coveted last 16 of the US Open.
The 27-year-old Russian, who claimed the US Open championship in 2021, finally cinched the win at his fourth match point, at the ungodly hour of 1:30 a.m. local time, with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (8-6).
Exhausted but elated, Medvedev shared his post-match sentiments, saying, “I’m ready to hit the sack. Glad it didn’t drag on until 4 a.m.” He also noted that playing at 11 p.m. was “no picnic,” particularly since he decided against a pre-match nap and consumed a meal instead, which left him feeling less than stellar during the game. “That contributed to my jitters throughout the match,” he added.
Next in line for Medvedev is a fourth-round faceoff with Australian 13th seed Alex de Minaur, who effortlessly dispatched Chile’s Nicolas Jarry in a match that wrapped up in just an hour and 44 minutes with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 score.
Meanwhile, Italy’s Jannik Sinner, the sixth seed, sent former champ Stan Wawrinka packing in a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory. The 22-year-old will square off against Germany’s Alexander Zverev, who himself emerged victorious against Bulgarian 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov with a topsy-turvy 6-7 (2-7), 7-6 (8-6), 6-1, 6-1 win.
And let’s not forget Russia’s Andrey Rublev, who clinched his spot in the last 16 by defeating France’s Arthur Rinderknech in a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 nail-biter. The eighth-seeded Russian will go racket-to-racket with Britain’s Jack Draper, who has made it to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time, following a victory over Michael Mmoh.
Draper, aged 21, remains the last Brit standing in the singles draw, as Cameron Norrie succumbed to Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz ousted Dan Evans.
Adding a dash of spice to the upcoming matches, Jannik Sinner and the top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz could potentially clash in the quarter-finals, reprising their epic five-setter from last year that ended at a record-shattering 2:50 a.m. local time.
For real-time scores, results, and game schedules, stay tuned!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about US Open 2023 Round of 16
Who advanced to the Round of 16 in the US Open 2023?
Daniil Medvedev, Jannik Sinner, and Andrey Rublev have all secured their spots in the Round of 16 for this year’s US Open.
What were the conditions under which Daniil Medvedev won his match?
Daniil Medvedev won his match at 1:30 a.m. local time after a late start. He mentioned that he was feeling “pretty bad on the court” due to his decision to eat rather than nap before the match.
Who is Daniil Medvedev set to play against in the next round?
In the fourth round, Daniil Medvedev is slated to go head-to-head with Australian 13th seed Alex de Minaur.
Which former champion did Jannik Sinner defeat to move ahead?
Jannik Sinner knocked out former champion Stan Wawrinka in a match that ended 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Who is the last remaining British player in the singles category?
Jack Draper is the only remaining Briton in the singles after defeating Michael Mmoh. Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans were both eliminated.
What significant rematch could occur in the quarter-finals?
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz could potentially face each other in the quarter-finals. Their last encounter was a five-set thriller that ended at 2:50 a.m., setting a record for the latest finish at the tournament.
Where can I find live coverage of the US Open 2023?
Comprehensive live text and radio commentary are available through the Sport News Center’s website and app, as well as BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra.
More about US Open 2023 Round of 16
- US Open Official Website
- Sport News Center’s Live Coverage
- BBC Sport Tennis
- Detailed Player Stats and Background
- Last Year’s Epic Sinner-Alcaraz Match
- Alex de Minaur’s Player Profile
- Stan Wawrinka’s Career Highlights
9 comments
Man, Medvedev really knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats! Can’t believe he pulled that off at 1:30 am, what a machine.
Draper’s the last Brit standing, huh. Good on him, but shame about Norrie and Evans, really thought they had a shot this year.
Those reference links are clutch. Been looking for detailed player stats.
That coverage info is super useful, thx! Gotta set up my streaming gear for the next matches, dont wanna miss a thing.
I get that Medvedev was tired but skipping a nap for food? Rookie mistake, man. Rookie mistake.
That quarter-final rematch between Sinner and Alcaraz? If it happens, it’s gonna be epic. Last year was insane!
Who else here is just waiting for Sinner and Alcaraz to face-off again? That’s gonna be the real showstopper.
Seriously, why do these matches start so late? like im not complaining, but players must be zombies by the end lol
So proud of Jannik Sinner! Hope he takes down Zverev next. That match with Wawrinka was fire!