NEW YORK, AFP: World number one and defending champion Daniil Medvedev eased into the US Open third round with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 win over Arthur Rinderknech of France.

Medvedev goes on to face Wu Yibing, who created a piece of tennis history earlier Wednesday after becoming the first man from China to reach the third round in New York.

“He seems to play great. I am expecting a tough match,” said Medvedev of Wu, ranked 174 in the world and came through qualifying.

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