Medvedev Advances to U.S. Open Third Round Despite Struggles

Daniil Medvedev overcame a series of challenges to defeat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(5) and advance to the third round of the U.S. Open. Despite experiencing serving issues and a lukewarm crowd response, Medvedev capitalized on Marozsan's errors to secure the win. Next, he faces Flavio Cobolli.

Daniil Medvedev, former champion, advanced to the U.S. Open third round after defeating Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(5) on Thursday. The Russian, who has had a rocky relationship with the Flushing Meadows crowd, appeared annoyed by the muted reaction to his victory.

Medvedev's uncharacteristic serving led to four double faults, but he capitalized on Marozsan's 45 unforced errors. The match highlighted six breaks of serve in the first set and was marked by poorly-timed drop shots from the Hungarian.

Despite this year's first-round exits in Canada and Cincinnati, fifth seed Medvedev secured his win with a leaping backhand on match point. He will next face Italian 31st seed Flavio Cobolli on Saturday.

(With inputs from agencies.)