Greek Star Secures Quarterfinal Berth

Doha, Qatar – Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Wednesday, defeating fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4. This marks Tsitsipas’s first tour-level quarterfinal appearance in ten months.

The 27-year-old Greek, currently ranked world No. 33, showcased a performance signaling a potential return to the elite form that once saw him ranked as high as world No. 3.

Match Highlights

Tsitsipas maintained a stable play throughout the first set, hitting 13 winners and committing only 3 unforced errors. He secured a break in the sixth game to seize the lead. In the second set, Tsitsipas broke Medvedev in the seventh game and then served out the match for the win.

“Well, a lot of grit today. A lot of high intensity. Today I showed a lot of consistency. Just a willingness to stay out there and fight point by point.”

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Tsitsipas struck 18 forehand winners and forced 23 combined errors from Medvedev, while winning 17 of 19 approach points.

Medvedev Struggles Continue

The defeat continues a difficult stretch for Medvedev, the former world No. 1. He has struggled for momentum in 2026, posting a 1-3 record in his last four matches following early exits in Melbourne, and Rotterdam.

Medvedev landed 80% of his first serves but did not face a single break point throughout the 80-minute match.

Looking Ahead

Tsitsipas will face either fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev or Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan in the quarterfinals. This will be the 13th time Tsitsipas and Rublev have faced each other, with the head-to-head record currently tied at 6-6.

The Greek added $36,190 to his prize money after winning this match, bringing his total earnings to $77,625. A win in the next round would add another $74,310, for a total of $151,935.

Key Stats

• Tsitsipas Winners: 27
• Medvedev Winners: 27
• Tsitsipas Aces: 4
• Medvedev Aces: 3
• Match Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes

FAQ

What is Tsitsipas’s current ranking?

Stefanos Tsitsipas is currently ranked world No. 33.

Who will Tsitsipas play in the quarterfinals?

Tsitsipas will face either Andrey Rublev or Fabian Marozsan.

What was the score of the match?

Tsitsipas defeated Medvedev 6-3, 6-4.