Medvedev, against the ropes against a 17-year-old boy and world number 779

Rain continues to seriously impact the ATP 250 grass tournament in Hertogenbosch. The delay forced the organization to schedule the round of 16 and quarterfinal matches this Friday, again with water as the main protagonist.

The Russian survived the first attack Daniil Medvedev. Miraculously. He resumed his round of 16 duel with a lead of 6-3, 2-3, and was close to defeat in his first contact with the grass, on the way to Wimbledon.

The Russian, 30 years old and No. 8, who left Roland Garros scalded once again, was cornered by a 17-year-old boy, No. 779 in the world, who was playing his second ATP match.

The Dutch Thijs Boogaardwhose first victory on the main professional circuit came against the Chinese Yibung Wu In the initial round, he had match point against Medvedev with 6-5 in the final tiebreak.

Medvedev managed to come back, winning 6-3, 4-6 and 7-6 (6) against whoever was the top-10 junior, who won the Orange Bowl in 2025. The Muscovite had had two match balls before the tiebreak, he was forced to suffer until the conclusion.

A few hours later, back to center court. Quarters against the Croatian Marin Cilic. With a tie at one set, another long cancellation due to rain. Postponement until Saturday.

The Canadian fell by the wayside Felix Auger-Aliassimebeaten by the Polish Kamil Majchrzak by 6-4 and 6-3. Semifinalist as is the Australian already Alex de Minaurwhich eliminated the French Benjamin Bonzi by 6-2 and 6-4.