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Medvedev and Alexandrova Advance to US Open Second Round
Daniil Medvedev and Ekaterina Alexandrova both won their first-round matches at the US Open, with Medvedev defeating Hugo Gaston in straight sets and Alexandrova beating McCartney Kessler. Medvedev reflected on his recent struggles and expressed satisfaction with his performance.
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Medvedev and Alexandrova Advance to US Open Second Round
NEW YORK — One year after a dramatic first-round exit, former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev cruised into the second round at Flushing Meadows on Sunday, defeating French qualifier Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in two hours and 14 minutes. The seventh-seeded Russian's victory came in stark contrast to his 2023 performance, when he lost his temper in a five-set defeat to Benjamin Bonzi, smashing his racquet after a controversial call involving a photographer's intrusion. Medvedev acknowledged the challenging lead-up to this year's tournament, saying, "Last couple of weeks were not easy, but you know how it is -- sometimes you lose matches, sometimes you win." He added, "I'm happy that today I managed to produce a high level of tennis. I felt like I did everything I wanted to do well. I finished the match strong. I started the match strong. I'm really glad the way I played."
In the women's draw, Ekaterina Alexandrova, seeded 18th, also advanced, defeating unseeded American McCartney Kessler 6-2, 6-2. Both Russian players are competing under a neutral status, as are all Russian tennis players in international tournaments.
The 2026 US Open is being held on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York from August 30 to September 13, with a total prize fund of $90 million. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz is the reigning champion.
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Facts Included:
Daniil Medvedev won his first-round match at the US Open in straight sets (6-4, 6-2, 6-4) against French qualifier Hugo Gaston.
The match took place on Sunday at Flushing Meadows.
Medvedev is the former US Open champion and was seeded seventh.
Medvedev said: 'Last couple of weeks were not easy, but you know how it is -- sometimes you lose matches, sometimes you win.'
Medvedev said: 'I'm happy that today I managed to produce a high level of tennis.'
Medvedev said: 'I felt like I did everything I wanted to do well. I finished the match strong. I started the match strong. I'm really glad the way I played.'
Last year, Medvedev lost in the first round to France's Benjamin Bonzi.
During last year's loss, Medvedev erupted in the third set when a photographer's mistaken foray onto the court prompted chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award Bonzi a first serve.
After last year's five-set loss, Medvedev violently smashed his racquet.
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ClaimDaniil Medvedev won his first-round match at the US Open in straight sets (6-4, 6-2, 6-4) against French qualifier Hugo Gaston.
ClaimMedvedev said: 'I felt like I did everything I wanted to do well. I finished the match strong. I started the match strong. I'm really glad the way I played.'
ClaimDuring last year's loss, Medvedev erupted in the third set when a photographer's mistaken foray onto the court prompted chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award Bonzi a first serve.
ClaimThe 2026 US Open is played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York between August 30 and September 13.