Daniil Medvedev had moved to defend himself following his rant at the impure at the Shanghai Masters. The Russian came through his second-round match 5-7 6-4 6-4 against Matteo Arnaldi, but the win was overshadowed by the fiery exchange that came midway through the second set.

Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev both avoided shocks in the third round of the Shanghai Masters; Carlos Alcaraz had a more comfortable victory to reach the last 16; watch all the ATP and WTA action i

World No. 5 five Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last 16 of the Masters Sunday, overcoming tenacious Italian Matteo Arnaldi 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.

The issue of the tennis balls has been apparent in Shanghai, with players complaining that the ones being used during the event were too slow. And former world No.1 Medvedev has now argued that he’s been left at a disadvantage compared to Sinner and Alcaraz.

Both Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas served sweet revenge at the Shanghai Masters on Friday, vanquishing old foes in straight sets as they progressed through to the third round.

In the Rolex Shanghai Masters Round of 32 on Saturday, No. 36-ranked Matteo Arnaldi meets No. 5 Daniil Medvedev. Over his last 10 tournaments, Arnaldi has won 72.5% of his service games and 28.8% of his return games. Over his last 10 tournaments, Medvedev has won 79.8% of his service games and 28.8% of his return games.

Highlights of Daniil Medvedev vs Matteo Arnaldi in the Shanghai Masters.

Russian Medvedev secured his slot in the roud of 16 of the event in Shanghai with a come from behind 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 triumph over Italian Arnaldi.