Daniil Medvedev cruised through in Marseille Daniil Medvedev cruised through in Marseille Daniil Medvedev returned to form in style as he claimed a comprehensive straight-sets win over Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the Open 13. (More Tennis News)
A champion four years ago in Marseille, Medvedev triumphed 6-2 6-4 in just 69 minutes on Thursday.
Medvedev claimed the first set in under half an hour, cruising ahead with a double break.
And though world number 192 Herbert offered some resistance in the second, he was no match for Medvedev, who got back to winning ways following his shock defeat to Mattia Bellucci in Rotterdam and his disappointing showing at the Australian Open.
"I'm happy I kept my level, I didn't lose my serve and happy with the win," said Medvedev.
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"It is a great honour to be nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award again," the Indian defender stated in a Hockey India release.
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Making his first appearance at an ATP 250 event since June 2023, Medvedev let his serve do the work in Marseille, winning 90% of his first serve points.
He offered just one break opportunity to Herbert, breaking the Frenchman three times in return.
The top seed has won 18 of his 20 singles titles on hard courts and is looking sharp in the south of France.happy day