Daniil Medvedev stunned by Gael Monfils at Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic to return to top of rankings

Gael Monfils upset world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev to reach the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Monfils came from a set down to beat an increasingly frustrated Medvedev 4-6 6-3 6-1.

Ad/> Russia’s Medvedev was playing his first tournament since replacing Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings, but his early exit means he will give the world No. 1 ranking back to the Serbian on March 21. ATP Indian WellsMedvedev seals first win as world No.

1, Nadal digs deep to down KordaYESTERDAY AT 21:28 Medvedev can retake top spot with a run to the semi-finals at the upcoming Miami Open, where Djokovic is not playing as he is not vaccinated so is unable to travel to the United States. Medvedev won 10 points in a row against Monfils to clinch the opening set, breaking to love at 4-4 and then serving it out in the next game. Monfils saved a break point in the first game of the second set – and won a point with an underarm serve – before breaking Medvedev to lead 3-1.

Swiatek says Nadal's comeback win inspired her 'a lot' Murray backing Nadal to reclaim French Open title Although the Russian hit back to level the set at 3-3, he was then broken again and Monfils won three games in a row to force a decider, winning the set with an underarm serve. Medvedev grew increasingly frustrated as he was broken to start the third set. He smashed his racquet on the floor after being broken again for 3-0 and could not raise his level to get back into the match as Monfils closed out a memorable win.