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Daniil Medvedev advances to second round at US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:14 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Daniil Medvedev advances to second round at US Open

Summary

Seventh-seeded Daniil Medvedev advanced to the second round of the US Open on Sunday at Flushing Meadows. The former tournament champion needed two hours and 14 minutes to secure a victory against French qualifier Hugo Gaston. The match ended in straight sets with a final score of 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. This performance follows a first-round loss by Medvedev to Martin Damm in Winston-Salem last week, during which the player expressed frustration with his recent form. The victory represents a steady start to the major tournament, contrasting with his exit during the first round of last year's event. Medvedev stated he was pleased with his high level of play and consistent performance throughout the match.

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By the Numbers

•Daniil Medvedev defeated Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.
•The match lasted two hours and 14 minutes.
•Medvedev entered the tournament following a first-round loss in Winston-Salem.
•Last year, Medvedev was eliminated in the first round after a five-set loss to Benjamin Bonzi.

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10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Medvedev advances without drama at US Open

What they're saying

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One year on from a spectacular first-round meltdown, former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev made his way serenely into the second round at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.It was a far cry from last year's US Open, when Medvedev lost his cool in a first-round loss to France's Benjamin Bonzi, erupting in the third set when a photographer's mistaken foray onto the court prompted chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award Bonzi a first serve.
— Yahoo Sports

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