World No 1 Medvedev crashes out of Mallorca Championships
It was not the first time the 34-year-old Spaniard has troubled Medvedev. In fact, Bautista Agut won their three previous meetings outside of Halle with the loss of just one set.
It was not the first time the 34-year-old Spaniard has troubled Medvedev. In fact, Bautista Agut won their three previous meetings outside of Halle with the loss of just one set.
The 26-year-old Russian's serve proved a crucial weapon at key moments in the one-hour, 27-minute clash. A combination of power and accuracy with his delivery helped the top seed save all nine break points he faced against the Spaniard.
Djokovic hasn't played since retiring from his quarter- final at Wimbledon against Tomas Berdych in July with an elbow injury.
