PARIS: Daniil Medvedev wasted time in booking his place at the French Open fourth round for first time Friday, cleaning apart American Reilly Opelka in straight places.
The second seed, who’d lost at the first round on every one of the four French Open looks that won the last-32 experience 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
“I am playing some terrific tennis,” said Medvedev.
“I need to keep my degree and win more games.” Even the 25-year-old, a two wheeled Grand Slam runner-up, will accept on Marcos Giron of the USA or midsize Cristian Garin at the past 16.
Medvedev began gradually against the 6ft 11in (2.11m) Opelka, falling 1-3 supporting at the opening set, but struck his rival five times by then on without confronting another fracture point himself.
Without French gamers at the next round for the very first time in the Open age, Medvedev, who speaks French and dwelt in the nation for a child, received ample assistance from the home audience.