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Medvedev Beats Gaston to Reach US Open Second Round

The straight-sets victory built on 34 winners signals a return to form after a year of on-court controversy.

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 France's Hugo Gaston in action during his first round match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Mike Segar
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Russia's Daniil Medvedev in action during his first round match against France's Hugo Gaston REUTERS/Mike Segar
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Russia's Daniil Medvedev in action during his first round match against France's Hugo Gaston REUTERS/Mike Segar
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Overview

  • Daniil Medvedev defeated France’s Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in a two-hour, 14-minute match to advance to the US Open second round.
  • Medvedev produced an aggressive performance with 34 winners while limiting Gaston to 11, using power and depth to counter drop shots and underarm serves.
  • He said on court that he focused on playing his game against Gaston’s tricks, a calmer approach than his high-profile outburst at last year’s US Open that led to a $42,500 fine.
  • The seventh-seeded former 2021 champion will face the winner of the match between American wildcard Sebastian Gorzny and Belgian Raphael Collignon in the next round.
  • The win offers a clear on-court rebound after recent losses and a coaching split following the 2025 meltdown, which could restore momentum for Medvedev’s run at Flushing Meadows.