Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska’s dream run continued. 

Former US Open champion Medvedev came through a gruelling five-setter in sweaty conditions on Rod Laver Arena 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.The Russian World No. 3 was twice pegged back by Polish ninth seed Hurkacz after going a set up but produced the crucial break in the decider to get over the line.