Medvedev loses to Popyrin in second round at Paris Masters, Zverev advances
Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, reacts after winning a point as he plays Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their second round match of the Paris Masters tennis tournament, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michel Euler]
PARIS (AP) — Alexei Popyrin has upset fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (4) in the second round of the Paris Masters. The 25-year-old Australian player had lost his three previous matches against his Russian rival. Popyrin and Medvedev combined for a total of 86 unforced errors under the roof of the Palais Omnisports. Meanwhile, eighth-seeded Grigor Dimitrov stayed in the race for the ATP Finals after rallying past Tomas Martin Etcheverry in three sets. Holger Rune beat Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-2. Third-seeded Alexander Zverev saved a set point in a 7-6 (2), 6-3 victory over Tallon Griekspoor. Jack Draper eliminated fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz in three sets.
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Russia's Daniil Medvedev throws his racket as he plays Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, during their second round match of the Paris Masters tennis tournament, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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