Bellucci Upsets Medvedev in Rotterdam Open Second Round

In a stunning upset at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, Italian qualifier Mattia Bellucci defeated 2023 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3, marking Bellucci's first Top 10 victory. The match showcased Bellucci's exceptional play and mental resilience, as he recovered from a match point in the second-set tie-break to ultimately secure the win after nearly three hours of intense competition. Medvedev, struggling at the start of the season with a previous loss to American Learner Tien, failed to assert his dominance against the aggressive play of the left-handed Bellucci, who capitalized on Medvedev's weaknesses. With this victory, Bellucci advanced to the quarter-finals, while Medvedev became the first seed to exit the tournament. The match also featured a tense moment where Bellucci's aggressive shot aimed at Medvedev's body sparked frustration from the Russian. Bellucci's victory elevates him to No. 76 in the ATP rankings as he prepares to face either sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas or Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor next.