Stefanos Tsitsipas secured a significant victory at the Qatar Open in Doha, advancing to the quarterfinals after defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets (6-3, 6-4). This win is particularly noteworthy as it snaps a three-match losing streak against the Russian.
Tsitsipas displayed dominant form throughout the 76-minute encounter. He maintained total control, facing zero break points while recording 27 winners. His tactical superiority was evident from the start; he claimed the first set by breaking Medvedev in the sixth game and secured the second set with a crucial break in the seventh game.
This performance highlights Tsitsipas’s strong start to the 2026 season, marking his ninth victory in twelve matches. In the next round, he will face either Fabian Marozsan or Andrey Rublev. In addition to his singles success, Tsitsipas remains active in the doubles category, where he is scheduled to play a quarterfinal match alongside partner Alexei Popyrin.
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