In a surprising turn at the Miami Open, Francisco Cerundolo defeated Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling third-round match. Cerundolo, the 18th seed, quickly caught Medvedev off guard, winning the first set in just over 20 minutes.
Cerundolo’s Remarkable Victory
Medvedev, who recently reached the final at Indian Wells, fought back in the second set, managing to equalize the match. However, the final set saw Cerundolo gain momentum as he earned a lead of 6-5. A critical double fault from Medvedev at match point allowed Cerundolo to secure the victory.
Notable Exits in the Tournament
Cerundolo’s win adds to a list of high-profile exits at the Miami Open. Other top-seeded players have already left the tournament, including:
- Carlos Alcaraz – World number one
- Alex De Minaur – Fifth seed from Australia
- Ben Shelton – Eighth seed
Additionally, Canadian seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was defeated by unseeded French player Terence Atmane. Atmane, ranked 53rd globally, claimed victory with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 after nearly two hours of play.
Other Matches of Note
In further developments in the men’s draw, Ugo Humbert, the 31st seed from France, triumphed over Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko, winning in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2).
In the women’s competition, Karolina Muchova, the 13th seed from the Czech Republic, dominated Alexandra Eala from the Philippines, winning 6-0, 6-2 in just one hour to advance to the quarter-finals.
The Miami Open continues to be an arena for unexpected outcomes as seeds are eliminated early in the competition. Fans eagerly await the next round of matches.
