Daniil Medvedev changed his clothes between the third and fourth set, then his racquet, but he can’t find any of the answers he’s looking for.
De Minaur has now won 11 of the past 12 games, and is up in the fourth set 1-0.
De Minaur leads 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-0
Thanasi Kokkinakis is watching his fellow countryman Alex de Minaur on in the stands, enjoying some much earned rest.
Kokkinakis bowed out of the French Open in the third round yesterday in a hard-fought five sets against American star Taylor Fritz.
Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis watches fellow countryman Alex de Minaur in the fourth round at the French Open.Credit: AP
Alex de Minaur is surging on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.
The Aussie has claimed the third set 6-1 against Daniil Medvedev to go two sets up (6-2, 6-1) after dropping the first (4-6).
He is looking composed and confident out there and putting the Russian star on the backfoot, moving Medvedev around the court.
There’s still a long way to go but the Demon is eyeing a maiden French Open quarter-final.
De Minaur leads 4-6, 6-2, 6-1
Alex de Minaur takes the third set against Daniil Medvedev.Credit: Getty
Well, the Aussie is doing alright out there.
De Minaur claimed six games in a row and is on an absolute roll against Medvedev. He’s now up 4-1 in the third set.
De Minaur leads 4-6, 6-2, 4-1
De Minaur told this masthead in March that his next goals were to qualify for this year’s Tour finals and break into the top five in the world.
He would leapfrog Grigor Dimitrov to No.8 in the live rankings if he wins tonight. Obviously, there is a long way to go …
Alex de Minaur of Australia.Credit: Getty
This is set up wonderfully for Alex de Minaur to reach his first Roland-Garros quarter-final.
He is on top in the rallies and capitalising on an underwhelming serving display from Daniil Medvedev.
To put that into perspective, Medvedev landed 68 per cent of his first serves in the first round, 87 per cent in the second round and 62 per cent in the third round.
Tonight, that number is 57.
Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a forehand against Daniil Medvedev.Credit: Getty
Are you ready for a late one, tennis fans?
Alex de Minaur has levelled things by claiming the second set against Daniil Medvedev 6-2. He dropped the first 6-4.
The way things are going, we’re in for an exciting next few hours.
Alex de Minaur for Australia.Credit: Getty
Demon is just one game away from levelling things on the set front. He’s up 5-2 in the second set and is looking in control.
One rally in that game went for 28 shots – the longest of the match so far – and each player headed to the towels straight after.
I’m getting tired just from watching these two. Medvdev is serving to stay in this set now.
Medvedev leads 6-4, 2-5
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