ATP Paris: Dimitrov Downs Medvedev in Marathon Match

Bulgarian Completes Revenge in Three-Set Thriller

Paris, November 1st, 2023

In a thrilling second-round encounter at the Rolex Paris Masters, Grigor Dimitrov exacted revenge on Daniil Medvedev, prevailing in a grueling three-set battle. The Bulgarian star, who had lost to Medvedev in their previous meeting, showcased his resilience and determination to secure a 7-6(4), 6-7(5), 7-5 victory.

The match, which lasted over three hours, featured intense rallies and dramatic momentum swings. Dimitrov broke Medvedev's serve in the first set to take an early advantage, but the Russian fought back to level the set at 6-6. In the tiebreaker, Dimitrov's aggressive play proved too much for Medvedev as he claimed the set 7-4.

The second set followed a similar script, with both players trading breaks. Medvedev eventually gained the upper hand and clinched the set 7-5 in another tiebreaker, despite Dimitrov's valiant efforts. The Bulgarian remained unfazed and regrouped in the deciding set, breaking Medvedev's serve in the crucial game. Dimitrov held his serve to love, securing a hard-fought victory and a berth in the third round.