However, when fans applauded Tsitsipas and instead of running to the net to celebrate, the Greek fourth seed went to the back of the court as if another service game was expected.
The umpire’s declaration of his victory signaled that he had won and he quickly, with a look of surprise on his face, turned to go over the net to shake the pyre’s hand and then begin the proper celebration of his victory. .
Tsitsipas, a two-time semi-finalist in Melbourne, was nothing but praise for Pair after his tough fight.
“It was a very important win for me today and it was also very special to play on this ground and share it with the crowd.”
Tsitsipas will play Taylor Fritz in the next round after the American defeated Roberto Bautista Agut in five sets on Saturday.
It took an hour and 55 minutes for the 2021 finalists to dethrone the Dutchman 6-4 6-4 6-2.
US Open champion Medvedev will play American Maxim Cressey in the last 16.
The 25-year-old Russian is the highest-ranked player remaining in the draw and looked impressive during the early stages of the tournament.
“(A) Grand Slam, every round is very tough and even today if the score doesn’t show it, I think it was a tough match compared to the score.”
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