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John WEAVER

UNBELIEVABLE: Medvedev praises hardy australian open fans after 3 40 am finish - The Untold Story

Russia's Daniil Medvedev signs autographs above the clock on Rod Laver Arena (Credit: AFP)

Daniil Medvedev admitted to loyal Australian Open fans "I would not be here" after he fought back to beat Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori from two sets down in a match that ended at 3:40 am on Friday.

The world number three, who took to the court late on Thursday, overcame the world number 53 by 3-6, 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/1), 6-0 in four hours and 23 minutes on a chilly Rod Laver Arena.

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