ATP 500 tournament in Beijing player Daniil Medvedev advanced to the second round after defeating Pablo Carreno Busta with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Following his victory, Medvedev voiced his support for altering the format of Grand Slam matches to a best-of-three sets system. He acknowledged that such a change would affect the historical aspect of Grand Slam tournaments but expressed a personal preference for shorter matches. Medvedev explained that he has long favored playing in three sets and would support a switch to this format for matches up to the quarterfinals or throughout the entire tournament. He added that he would also be comfortable with continuing in the traditional five-set format if that were the decision made by the governing bodies. The Russian tennis player emphasized that regardless of the match format, he would always strive to give his best performance. His comments come amid ongoing discussions about the future of tennis match formats, particularly in major tournaments. Medvedev's stance reflects a growing conversation within the sport about balancing tradition with the need for more spectator-friendly and time-efficient matches. His support for a potential change highlights the evolving perspectives of players on the structure of Grand Slam events.