Daniil Medvedev beats Great Britain's Andy Murray in straight sets to win Qatar Open, his second title in nine days

25.02.2023 - 20:49 eurosport.com

Daniil Medvedev claimed his second title in nine days with a 6-4 6-4 win over Andy Murray in the Qatar Open. The Scot was carrying 12 sets of tennis in his tired legs after going the distance four times this week.

Ad Murray, a wild card entrant into the draw, had dispatched Czech Jiri Lehecka, German world No. 17 Alexander Zverev, French qualifier Alexandre Muller and Italian journeyman Lorenzo Sonego en route to the final.

ATP DohaMurray claims latest epic victory over Lehecka to reach Qatar Open finalYESTERDAY AT 17:30 By contrast, Medvedev was just nine days removed from beating Botic van de Zandschulp in the Rotterdam Open.

Receiving a bye into the second round by virtue of his high seeding, Medvedev faced only three opponents before the final. He swept aside Britain's Liam Broady, held off a shock challenge from Australian Chris O'Connell, and beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets in the final.

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