In a surprising turn of events at the Australian Open, qualifier Terence Atmane, ranked No.132, took the first set against Daniil Medvedev, the No.3 seed, with a score of 7-5 after Medvedev blew a 5-3 lead. Medvedev, however, managed to equalize the match by winning the second set 6-2. The match saw Atmane retire due to injury during the fourth set, with the score at 5-7 6-2 6-4 1-0 in favor of Medvedev, who now advances to the second round of the tournament.
Tricky opener down under 🔅 @DaniilMedwed comes through after Atmane retires in the 4th set to seal his place in the 2nd round @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/TZCE0xDPPO
An unfortunate end to a great match. @Daniilmedwed advances after Atmane is forced to retire at 5-7 6-2 6-4 1-0. #AusOpen • #AO2024 @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis https://t.co/9dRiR5Yeq6
.@DaniilMedwed is moving on in Melbourne after Atmane is forced to retire due to injury at 5-7 6-2 6-4 1-0. @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/C6ucnMp3ED
It's one set a piece on @MCourtArena ⚖️ @DaniilMedwed ties things up 7-5 2-6. Can the No.3 seed push on from here? #AusOpen https://t.co/ZMy2kplJEl
Terence Atmane. Fearless 👏 The world No.132 and #AO2024 qualifier takes the first set 7-5 over Daniil Medvedev. Could there be a big upset on @MCourtArena? #AusOpen https://t.co/FwdDN72QjC
Terence Atmane. Fearless 👏 The world No.132 and #AO2024 qualifier takes the first set 7-5 over Daniil Medvedev. Could there be an big upset on @MCourtArena? #AusOpen https://t.co/Kpef7iWS9k
Erm. Daniil Medvedev has just blown a 5-3 lead to lose the first set to Terence Atmane, dumping a drop shot into the bottom of the net on set point. #AusOpen