When it comes to speaking his mind, Daniil Medvedev never bites his tongue. The Russian just booked his third quarterfinal at the Shanghai Masters after taking down the rising star, Learner Tien . Earlier this season, he had lost to the 19-year-old sensation twice—once at the Australian Open and again at the China Open. The latter was due to cramping that forced him to stop playing. At the time, Medvedev didn’t hold back, blasting the umpire for handing him a code violation warning for “not giving his best effort.” And now? The drama continues.

On Wednesday, the court buzzed with grit and intensity. Both players dug deep, refusing to give an inch. Medvedev’s serve became his secret weapon when it counted most, sealing fierce exchanges with precision. A standout moment came in a 29-sho

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