Red-hot Nakashima stuns Medvedev to reach Cincinnati fourth round

Aug 18 : Brandon Nakashima stunned fourth seed Daniil Medvedev 6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-1 in the Cincinnati Open third round on Tuesday, saving three match points along the way to complete another standout performance in a breakthrough summer.Nakashima looked in control from the start, breaking Medvedev for a 4-2 lead and moving within a game of the opening set after a dominant hold.Yet the Russian dug in, saving four set points before breaking back as Nakashima faltered while serving for the set, then taking control of the tiebreak with a backhand passing shot down the line.Nakashima refused to fold, however, matching Medvedev hold for hold in the second set and saving three match points before edging another tiebreak to force a decider. Medvedev then lost his rhythm and composure in the deciding