Medvedev beats Zapata Miralles 2-1 sets in Rome

Daniil Medvedev, world number 3, won against Bernabe Zapata Miralles, world number 38 (3-6, 6-1, 6-3), and advanced to the 1/8 finals at the Rome Masters.

𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧. @DaniilMedwed overcomes Zapata Miralles 3-6 6-1 6-3 and books a spot in R16. #IBI23 | @atptour pic.twitter.com/EBi7jUtqZZ

— Internazionali BNL d’Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 15, 2023

The Spaniard won the 1^st set 6-3 after breaking his Russian opponent twice. However, Medvedev dominated in the 2^nd set and won it 6-1 after converting 2 breakpoints, but also Daniil saved 4 breaks and didn’t allow the tennis player from Spain to break him.

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In the 3^rd set, Daniil was better again and broke twice his opponent’s serve, as this time, the Russian didn’t allow any break opportunities for his opponent.

3 – His first in Rome, Daniil Medvedev has made a third Round of 16 on clay at ATP Masters 1000 events this year. Before 2023, Medvedev had made only two Masters R16s on clay in his whole career. Progress.#IBI23 | @InteBNLdItalia @atptour @ATPMediaInfo pic.twitter.com/AtdnUQv7I3

— OptaAce (@OptaAce) May 15, 2023

Medvedev will face in the next round the winner from the match between Jeffrey John Wolf and Alexander Zverev, which play later today.