Roger Federer vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Miami Open updates as Swiss plays after rain delay

Medvedev is one of the rising stars of the men’s game at the moment and Federer says he has been impressed with what he’s seen from the 23-year-old.

“He plays from far back and can play in, as well, so there is some variety there, but other than that, he plays very flat, you know, for me,” he said.

“He’s clever how he, you know, plays the court, because he can play it up and down, and he’s unusual when he plays from back.

“He plays more flat than actually loopy like what Thiem does or Rafa or Stan does. He plays it more flat from the back. It’s a bit of a different approach.

“Thankfully I played him last year twice in Basel and Shanghai. I’m looking forward to the game. But I’m very impressed about his progress, you know.

“I must say the last year has been unbelievable for him. I think he’s won three tournaments in the last seven months or so, six months. Very impressive. Yeah, variety definitely has a place in our game and will always have.”

18:45: Game, set, match for Halep. The Romanian win 6-4 7-5 to seal her place in the semi-finals. 

Federer and Medvedev will be on the court at 7pm.

18:30: After moving 5-1 in front, Halep has fought back to get level at 5-4.

18:15: Halep won the first set over Wang 6-4 and it is currently on serve in the second set

18:00: Hello and welcome to coverage of Roger Federer’s Miami Open fourth open clash against Daniil Medvedev.

The players will be on the court once the match between Qiang Wang and Simona Halep concludes.

source: express.co.uk