Daniil Medvedev reaches quarters at Halle Open, Berrettini continues superb run to ebook Queen’s quarters berth

World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev continued his good exhibiting within the grass-court season as he booked his place within the quarter-final of the German Open in Halle with a straight-sets win over Belarusian Ilya Ivashka on Thursday, June 16.

The Russian wanted one hour 38 minutes to win 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 and ebook a spot in his maiden quarter-final on the Halle Open.

The high seed will play both Tallon Griekspoor or Roberto Bautista Agut for a spot within the final 4.

Notably, Medvedev will be unable to play the Wimbledon because the grass-court Grand Slam organizers banned Russian and Belarusian gamers from competing within the prestigious event. However, Medvedev will retain World No. 1 rating as there aren’t any rating factors up for grabs at Wimbledon following ATP’s resolution to penalise the organisers.

Shedding mild on taking part in with the World No. 1 tag, Medvedev mentioned the highest billing works in numerous methods towards totally different gamers.

“I think it will depend on the player and the match, and on my level also. Some are going to be a little bit intimidated that they are playing the World No. 1 and they have a tough draw. If they lose, maybe it is nothing special,” Medvedev said, as quoted by the ATP.

“And some on the contrary. Maybe they don’t have the best confidence at the moment and if they beat the World No. 1, that is where it starts.

“My goal is every time I go on the court just to be the best player possible, and if my opponent wins, congrats, and let’s go for the next one.”

BERRETTINI IN FINE FORM

Meanwhile, in London, defending champion Matteo Berrettini reached the quarter-finals of the Queen’s Club event Thursday.

The second seed got here from a set all the way down to beat American Denis Kudla 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4.

The Italian will play American Tommy Paul for a spot within the final 4.

Berrettini has been constructing as much as Wimbledon nicely as he received the Stuttgart Open final week, beating Andy Murray within the last. The World No. 10 has timed his return from the damage setback nicely as he missed the complete clay-court swing after present process hand surgical procedure.