Medvedev bounced in Paris with loss to Popyrin

Alexei Popyrin upset fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (4) in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday in a tense match with many ups and downs.

The 25-year-old Australian player had lost his three previous matches against his Russian rival.

Popyrin and Medvedev combined for 86 unforced errors under the roof of the Palais Omnisports.

Medvedev trailed 4-1 in the deciding set but broke back to force a tiebreaker in which Popyrin played more aggressively. Medvedev double-faulted to give Popyrin a match point, and the Australian converted it at the net.

French wild card Arthur Rinderknech also progressed to the third round with a 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) win over Alex Michelsen.

Medvedev bounced in Paris with loss to Popyrin

Medvedev bounced in Paris with loss to Popyrin

Medvedev bounced in Paris with loss to Popyrin

Medvedev bounced in Paris with loss to Popyrin

Medvedev bounced in Paris with loss to Popyrin