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Medvedev Faces Grass Challenger at Libema Open
11 Jun
Summary
- Medvedev faces wildcard Thijs Boogaard in Libema Open second round.
- Boogaard secured his first ATP main draw win against Wu Yibing.
- Medvedev aims to improve grass-court record after a mixed clay season.
Third seed Daniil Medvedev will face wildcard Thijs Boogaard in the second round of the Libema Open on June 11, 2026. Medvedev enters the tournament with a 24-9 record for the year, aiming to find form on grass after a mixed performance during the clay swing. His clay season included early exits and deep runs, concluding with a first-round loss at the French Open.
Boogaard, a 17-year-old Dutch player, achieved his first ATP main draw win by defeating Wu Yibing in the first round. He secured the victory with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 scoreline. Boogaard primarily competes on the Challenger circuit, holding a 13-11 record this season. This match marks the first career meeting between Medvedev and Boogaard.
Medvedev's previous grass-court season saw a 5-3 record, with a runner-up finish in Halle. His best result at the Libema Open was a runner-up appearance in 2022. The significant experience gap and differing career accomplishments between Medvedev and the young Boogaard are expected to favor the established player.
