MEDVEDEV PREVENTED SENSATION: Russian lost the first set, then smashed the Japanese and advanced to the third round of Miami Daniil Medvedev, the recent Indian Wells finalist, narrowly avoided an upset at the Miami Masters, coming back from a set down to defeat Japan’s Rei Sakamoto 2-1. After losing a thrilling tie-break in the first set, Medvedev raised his level significantly in the second and third sets, dropping only four games to secure his progression. He will face the winner of the match between Argentinians Cerundolo and Tirante in the next round.

• Daniil Medvedev advanced to the third round of the Miami Masters.
• He defeated Rei Sakamoto of Japan in a three-set match (6:7, 6:3, 6:1).
• Medvedev had previously lost the Indian Wells final to Jannik Sinner just six days prior.
• Sakamoto had six set points in the first set tie-break before Medvedev eventually lost it.
• Medvedev dominated the second and third sets after the initial struggle.
• He will play the winner of the match between Cerundolo and Tirante in the third round.