Overview
- Daniil Medvedev beat Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-2 in roughly an hour, never facing a break point in Brisbane.
- As the tournament’s top seed, he backed up a routine opener by overpowering the world No. 30 with a dominant serve.
- Medvedev said the level he showed this week reflects successful pre‑season work and steady improvement from late last year.
- Reports differ on his exact stage of advancement, with AFP citing the third round and other outlets listing the quarter-finals.
- The event also saw defending champion Jiri Lehecka retire with an ankle injury against Sebastian Korda.