Red-hot Nakashima stuns Medvedev to reach Cincinnati fourth round
Brandon Nakashima delivers another standout performance to claim a 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-1 win in a breakthrough summer.
Brandon Nakashima, the world number 22, defeated fourth seed Daniil Medvedev 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-1 in the third round of the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday. The American arrived in Cincinnati in strong form after reaching the Washington semi-finals and winning his first Masters 1000 final in Montreal. Nakashima saved three match points during the match.
Medvedev, who had won 6-1 in sets against Nakashima entering the match, struggled with his rhythm and composure in the deciding set, allowing Nakashima to break twice and seal the victory. It marked Nakashima's first win in four meetings with Medvedev. The Portuguese qualifier will next face Nuno Borges after an upset of Russian 13th seed Andrey Rublev.
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