Daniil Medvedev advances to second week of US Open at Flushing Meadows
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Daniil Medvedev secured a spot in the second week of the US Open on September 4, 2026, following a third-round victory against Arthur Rinderknech. The 2021 champion has not dropped a set during the tournament and has faced only one service break throughout his first three matches. This performance marks a notable shift for the Russian, who struggled with form and coaching changes earlier this season after a difficult finish to 2025. While Medvedev entered the event with limited expectations from observers, he has reached the round of 16 without significant disruption. He previously indicated a need to regain his composure on court, and his recent play in New York suggests a return to more consistent results on the hard-court circuit.
- •Daniil Medvedev reached the second week of the US Open without dropping a set.
- •The 2021 champion defeated Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets in the third round.
- •Medvedev entered the tournament following a 1-3 start to the North American hard-court swing.
- •The Russian previously secured tournament titles in Brisbane and Dubai earlier this year.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Daniil Medvedev is Having Fun Again
"Daniil Medvedev is once again through to the second week of the US Open, without dropping a set and getting broken just once. The Russian had a rather manageable draw to start the tournament. However, everything was on the line in his third-round match against Arthur Rinderknech. The Frenchman had beaten Medvedev the last time …
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