World number four Daniil Medvedev eased past Alexei Popyrin in straight sets Saturday to set up a last-16 clash with former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka. "I knew it was not going to be easy and happy to win in straight sets," said Medvedev, insisting he had no expectations in Melbourne. "I was really happy the way I was moving, the way I was playing. After Medvedev rattled through the first set, Popyrin went off for treatment for a leg problem midway through the second. When he returned the Russian was ruthless, wrapping up the set then completing a routine victory, using his strength and big serve to good effect.

Source: Punch January 25, 2020 12:12 UTC