Medvedev trembles at Australian Open: racket broken, victory saved!

The previous year's finalist Daniil Medvedev turned

at the Australian Open. The 28-year-old Russian, currently in fifth place in the ATP world rankings, fought out in an exciting first round match against the Thai wild card player Kasidit Samrej (ATP 418.). After a mixed performance and a tantrum that led to the destruction of his rackets, Medvedev finally won 6: 2, 4: 6, 3: 6, 6: 1 and 6: 2. However, his performance leaves a lot to be desired-in the next round, a significant increase against 19-year-old American Learner Tien will be urgently required, such as Sky Sports reported.

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The other favorites were also able to convince: The world ranking-fourth Taylor Fritz gave his compatriot Jenson Brooksby no chance and won smoothly in the first round with 6: 2, 6: 0, 6: 3. Friszt, a well -known fear opponent for Alexander Zverev, demonstrated his strong form at the beginning of the new tennis year. The Italian superstar Matteo Berrettini and the Danish Holger Rune, who, after a tough fight against Zhang Zhizhen, 4: 6, 6: 3, 6: 4, 3: 6: 4 also entered the next round. Hubert Hurkacz and Francisco Cerundolo complete the successful podium of the first round winners.

There was also a Highlight from old master Gael Monfils, who won the exciting duel against the compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, which was set to position 30. Monfils, who recently won a historical title in Auckland, went to 7: 6 (9: 7), 6: 3, 6: 7 (6: 8), 6: 7 (5: 7) and 6: 4. The spectators experienced a spectacle full of 精彩 rallies that brought the old master back onto the big stage. How