Tennis player Daniel Altmaier secures a prize of 265,000 euros from the Glutofen tournament.
In the ongoing French Open 2023, German tennis player Daniel Altmaier secured a significant victory over Serbian Hamad Medjedovic, advancing to the eighth-finals of the prestigious tournament for the second time in his career. The 26-year-old from Krefeld clinched the match with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, setting his best Grand Slam result so far.
Altmaier's impressive performance follows his surprise elimination of world No. 4 Taylor Fritz in the first round. On Sunday, he will face the winner of the match between 15th-seeded Frances Tiafoe and Sebastian Korda (No. 23, both USA) for a place in his first major quarter-final. If he progresses, Altmaier could potentially encounter tough opponents such as Lorenzo Musetti (Italy/No. 8) or Holger Rune (Denmark/No. 10).
Initially, Altmaier displayed a strong start on court 14, leading 4-2 in the first set. Medjedovic, a 21-year-old who had never previously advanced past the first round of a Grand Slam event, appeared shaky from the outset. He took a medical timeout to have his blood pressure checked after the third game and struggled in the heat, with temperatures around 30°C.
Despite Medjedovic's injury, Altmaier experienced a lapse in focus, allowing the Serbian to win four consecutive games and eventually claim the first set. Encouraged by vocal support from many German fans, Altmaier regained his composure, dominating the remainder of the match as Medjedovic struggled in the harsh sunlight. The Serbian seemed to losing steam, trying unsuccessful trick shots that only attracted boos from the enthusiastic crowd.
Enrichment Data:The 2023 French Open details provided in the original text are limited. While the search results primarily discuss the 2025 French Open, where Daniel Altmaier is facing Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round, the 2023 French Open details are scant. Specifically, the provided information mentions that Altmaier defeated Sinner in the second round, but the next opponent in the eighth-finals is not specified.
Sports continue to captivate spectators at the French Open 2023, and the tennis matches are no exception. Daniel Altmaier's triumph over Hamad Medjedovic in their eighth-finals encounter marks his second time advancing this far in the prestigious tournament, and he seeks to further his success in the remaining rounds, potentially encounteing strong competitors like Lorenzo Musetti and Holger Rune.
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