The two-time Aussie Open runner-up is looking to finally get his first title after losing in the finals for two consecutive years in 2021 and 2022.
The match that only lasted 1 hour and 36 minutes is a great start for World Number 8.
“I am really happy with the match,” Medvedev said.
“Marcos is a tough opponent, so to beat him with this score in the first round at a Slam is great. I am really happy with my level and I am looking forward to the next round.”
This is his second win against Giron, improving his Head to Head record against the 29-year-old to 2-0. He will next go up against John Millman who took down Marc-Andrea Huesler 6-7(8), 7-5, 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-3.
“In five or six years that I have been on the Tour, I have never played [Millman]. He is a great player, especially here in Australia,” Medvedev said.
“He is a great player. He beat Roger [Federer] at the US Open when Roger was at the top, so he is capable of playing some great tennis. I am going to have to play my best as well.”
Medvedev demonstrated his confidence when playing against Giron. He made hits with precision and depth with 54 percent of the points in the American’s first serve.
Before going into the Rod Laver Arena, Medvedev made it to the semifinals of the Adelaide International before he was beaten by Novak Djokovic.