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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