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Having established a 3-1 lead, Medvedev chased down a trademark Alcaraz drop shot, then a lob, before slamming the door shut on the point by firing an ultra-flat inside-out backhand winner on to the edge of the line. This was a statement point and it predicated the most startling performance of the year so far.

I feel like I'm much more settled, calm, more in control. Whenever I feel like going crazy on my team, I just pet Ash and I feel better.

Honestly, I don't really remember my tournament here last year that well. I was in and out pretty quick. But 12 months is a lot of runway for a young player whose all-court ingenuity, appetite for improvement and ability to shed setbacks have generated lift. So far this year, everything has felt good. And I'm feeling pretty comfortable.

The slate at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC on February 24 includes 10 matches, including Alexander Zverev (ranked No. 4) against Corentin Moutet (No. 34). For live coverage of matches, and highlights, tune into Center Court and Center Court Live on the Tennis Channel. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up! How to Watch the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC Tournament: The Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC Round: Round of 32 Date: February 24 Venue: Arena GNP Seguros Court Surface: Hard

In a match scheduled for Monday, Janice Tjen (No. 46 in rankings) will meet Maria Camila Osorio Serrano (No. 62) in the Round of 32 at the Merida Open Akron. Against the underdog Osorio Serrano (+120), Tjen is the favorite (-155) to advance. Merida Open Akron Info Tournament: The Merida Open Akron Round: Round of 32 Date: Monday, February 23 Venue: Yucatan Country Club Location: Mérida, Mexico Court Surface: Hard