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Medvedev vs. Rinderknech: US Open Third Round Showdown
4 Sep
Summary
- Medvedev advances with dominant wins in the first two rounds.
- Rinderknech overcame tough challenges to reach the third round.
- Their head-to-head rivalry is evenly matched at 1-1.
Daniil Medvedev, the seventh seed, is scheduled to play Arthur Rinderknech in the third round of the US Open on September 4, 2026. Medvedev has navigated the tournament with decisive wins, defeating Hugo Gaston and Sebastian Gorzny in straight sets. His performance included a dominant first set against Gorzny, winning 6-1, before closing out the match 6-3, 7-5.
Rinderknech has also progressed through challenging matches. He overcame Sho Shimabukuro in four sets and then defeated Jaume Munar in a hard-fought contest. Rinderknech’s second-round victory involved winning a tie-break in the first set, followed by sets of 6-2 and 7-5, showcasing his resilience.
The head-to-head record between Medvedev and Rinderknech is tied at 1-1. Rinderknech previously defeated Medvedev in three sets at the Shanghai Masters in 2025. Despite Rinderknech's past success, Medvedev is predicted to win this encounter, with a strong hardcourt record this year.
