Ignacio Buse Upsets Daniil Medvedev at Rolex Paris Masters
The Peruvian tennis player secured a straight-sets victory over the former champion to advance to the round of 16 in Paris.
Peruvian tennis player Ignacio Buse achieved a major upset on Wednesday at the Rolex Paris Masters, defeating fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, during their round of 32 clash at the Paris La Defense Arena.
The match, which lasted 1 hour and 39 minutes on the indoor hard courts, marked the first career meeting between the two players. Buse, who entered the tournament ranked No. 33 in the world, displayed remarkable poise and resilience against a seasoned opponent who entered the contest as a heavy favorite.
In the opening set, Buse capitalized on a crucial break of serve in the tenth game to secure a 6-4 advantage. The second set proved equally competitive; after Medvedev broke Buse's serve in the fifth game, the Peruvian quickly responded by reclaiming the break in the eighth game. Buse then broke Medvedev once more in the tenth game to mirror the first set's scoreline and seal the victory.
Throughout the match, Buse maintained a 63 percent first-serve accuracy, captured 53 percent of his total service points, and fired six aces. Furthermore, he successfully neutralized Medvedev's returning pressure by saving all five break points he faced.
Prior to the showdown, analysts and prediction models heavily favored the Russian competitor, citing his strong indoor hard-court pedigree, recent semifinal appearance in Vienna, and a title win in Almaty. Buse, conversely, arrived in Paris aiming to build on a breakout season that included his first ATP titles in Hamburg and Winston-Salem, with the ultimate goal of breaking into the top 30 of the rankings before the conclusion of 2026.
Buse earned his spot in the round of 32 following a convincing 6-2, 6-4 victory over Zizou Bergs in the opening round, successfully avenging a previous loss in Shanghai. This latest triumph over Medvedev stands as one of the most significant wins of his career.
With this victory, Buse advances to the round of 16 at the prestigious ATP Tour Masters 1000 event. Meanwhile, Medvedev's campaign in the French capital comes to an unexpected early end as he sought valuable momentum ahead of the upcoming ATP Finals.
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