Medvedev sees off twisted ankle, match point to advance in Washington


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 01 Aug 2017

Jul 31, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Daniil Medvedev of Russia hits forehand against Reilly Opelka of the United States (not pictured) on day one of the Citi Open at Fitzgerald Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Russia's Daniil Medvedev overcame an ankle injury then fought off a match point to advance to the second round of the Citi Open in Washington D.C. on Monday.

Medvedev twisted his ankle late in the third set and fought off a match point against Reilly Opelka before he prevailed 6-7(8) 6-3 7-6(6) to move into a second round clash with American Steve Johnson.

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