Australian Open 2020 news – Daniil Medvedev prevails in thrilling tussle with Frances Tiafoe

ByEurosport

Updated 21/01/2020 at 11:35 GMT

Daniil Medvedev prevailed in a sublime Next Gen battle with Frances Tiafoe to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

Daniil Medvedev of Russia celebrates after winning a point during his Men's Singles first round match against Frances Tiafoe of the United States on day two of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2020

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Fourth seed Medvedev is one of the leading contenders looking to end the old guard’s stranglehold at Grand Slams in the men's singles.

Highlights: Medvedev beats Tiafoe in brilliant battle

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The 23-year-old Russian fell to Rafael Nadal in the US Open final last year, while he reached the fourth round in Melbourne 12 months ago.

In his bid for a much deeper run this time around, Medvedev started in style when beating last year’s quarter-finalist Tiafoe 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-2 in an entertaining encounter.