Adelaide International: Daniil Medvedev blows away cobwebs to join Aryna Sabalenka in quarterfinals
2 years ago

Adelaide International: Daniil Medvedev blows away cobwebs to join Aryna Sabalenka in quarterfinals

Firstpost  

Adelaide: Former world number one Daniil Medvedev locked in an all-Russian Adelaide International quarter-final with Karen Khachanov Wednesday, while Aryna Sabalenka stormed back to book her place in the last eight. “I’m not sure there were any from the first round, so really happy to be through, happy with my level.” The world number seven dropped just 12 points in a whirlwind 28-minute opening set before closing out the match comfortably. Winning wave 👋 In her first match of the season, @SabalenkaA takes care of business against Samsonova 7-6, 7-6#AdelaideTennis pic.twitter.com/fHuHTMn83r — wta January 4, 2023 World number five Sabalenka came back from 1-5 down in the first set to fight past dogged Russian Liudmila Samsonova 7-6, 7-6 and make the quarter-finals. Russian world number nine Veronika Kedermetova also progressed, beating Canada’s Bianca Andreescu 6-4, 6-0, while Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk overpowered Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina 6-7, 6-2, 6-3.

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Brisbane International: Sabalenka returns to final with win over Russian teen Andreeva
5 days, 15 hours ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka returns to final with win over Russian teen Andreeva

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Brisbane International final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, taking a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defence begins later this month. 1 Sabalenka saved five breakpoints to edge a tight opening set against her 17-year-old Russian opponent, who had stunned the …

Brisbane International: Sabalenka sets up semifinal against Russian teen Andreeva
6 days, 14 hours ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka sets up semifinal against Russian teen Andreeva

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her Australian Open preparations as she overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to reach the Brisbane International semifinals on Friday. She now plays Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6. “Her movement is really great, she’s trying to get to every ball and make you play an extra shot …

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash
4 months ago

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash

China Daily  

Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP NEW YORK — World No 1 Jannik Sinner and former champion Daniil Medvedev set up a US Open quarterfinal showdown on Monday as both men look to exploit the hole left by the shock exits …

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash
4 months ago

Sinner and Medvedev set up last-8 clash

China Daily  

Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP NEW YORK — World No 1 Jannik Sinner and former champion Daniil Medvedev set up a US Open quarterfinal showdown on Monday as both men look to exploit the hole left by the shock exits …

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev moves past Flavio Cobolli into fourth round; Alex de Minaur beats Dan Evans

The Hindu  

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev breezed past Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 and into the fourth round on a muggy Saturday night at the US Open 2024 as the 2021 champion stepped up his bid to capture a second Grand Slam title. In a clash marked by long, exhausting rallies, Cobolli tested Medvedev’s defence thoroughly but could not find a …

Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner through in Miami Open
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner through in Miami Open

Hindustan Times  

Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev and top seed Carlos Alcaraz marched into the quarter-finals of the tournament on Tuesday with convincing victories. Daniil Medvedev serves against Dominik Koepfer of Germany during their match on day 11 of the Miami Open Medvedev earned a 7-6, 6-0 win over Germany's Dominik Koepfer while Alcaraz took care of Italian Lorenzo Musetti with …

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcaraz to meet Medvedev in Indian Wells final again

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev will clash in Sunday’s final of the Indian Wells in a rematch of last year’s summit clash after both prevailed in intense three-setters on Saturday. Alcaraz came from behind to beat Jannik Sinner 1-6 6-3 6-2 before Medvedev edged out American Tommy Paul 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the …

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz advances to quarterfinals at Indian Wells

LA Times  

Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz avenged a previous loss to Fabian Marozsan, winning 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open as the top remaining seed in the men’s draw. 1 Novak Djokovic in the third round at Indian Wells, Alcaraz advanced easily over the Hungarian who ousted him from the Italian Open in May. “Playing against …

Australian Open 2024 | Melbourne set to get a new champion as Jannik Sinner faces Daniil Medvedev in the men’s finals
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024 | Melbourne set to get a new champion as Jannik Sinner faces Daniil Medvedev in the men’s finals

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam but could end up running a marathon in the final against Daniil Medvedev on January 28, when Melbourne Park will crown a new king. The winner of the title-decider at Rod Laver Arena will become the first new men's champion at the …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne

Firstpost  

Daniil Medvedev fought back from the brink to beat Alexander Zverev 5-7 3-6 7-6 7-6 6-3 in a thrilling Australian Open semi-final on Friday and stay on course for his second Grand Slam title. I would be the happiest man on the planet but for that I have to play pretty well and win three sets on Sunday.” Russian Medvedev …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in final

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev fought back from the brink to defeat Alexander Zverev 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3 on Friday in a thrilling semifinal and reach the Australian Open title clash with the third seed gunning for his second Grand Slam trophy. Having suffered heartbreak at Melbourne Park in back-to-back final defeats by Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal in 2021 and 2022, …

Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 tennis | Red-hot Alcaraz races into quarterfinals, Medvedev wins

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz demolished unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic to storm into the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 22 as Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third final in four years. The Spanish second seed, who will next face sixth seed Alexander Zverev, is locked in a fierce battle with Novak Djokovic for the world number one spot and is also …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka smashes Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka smashes Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0

The Hindu  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka demolished 28th seed Lesia Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0 on Friday to surge into the fourth round of the Australian Open with the loss of just six games in the tournament so far. The Belarusian second seed, who won her maiden Grand Slam crown in Melbourne last year, is seeking to become the first woman to retain her …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit

India TV News  

In an eventful Day 5 at the Australian Open 2024, the world no.3 and last edition's runner-up Elen Rybakina suffered a shocking second round exit on Thursday, January 18. In men's singles, world no.3 Daniil Medvedev needed five sets to overcome a challenge from unseeded Finnish tennis player Emil Ruusuvuori. Zverev defeated unseeded Lukas Klein 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 …

Adelaide International: Lehecka outplays Korda to set up final against Draper; Ostapenko enters decider
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Adelaide International: Lehecka outplays Korda to set up final against Draper; Ostapenko enters decider

Firstpost  

Adelaide: Jiri Lehecka dismantled third seed Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the Adelaide International final, while Jelena Ostapenko battled into the women’s decider. “It would mean a lot to win the title,” 2023 Adelaide semi-finalist Draper said, who reached his only tour final in Sofia in November. In the women’s semi-finals, sixth seed Ostapenko beat Russia’s Ekaterina …

Alexandrova stuns Rybakina to reach Adelaide semis
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Alexandrova stuns Rybakina to reach Adelaide semis

The Hindu  

Australian Open runner-up Elena Rybakina was handed a humbling defeat ahead of the year’s first Grand Slam, as the world number three was beaten 6-3 6-3 by the unseeded Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Adelaide International quarter-finals on Thursday. In the men’s draw, Jack Draper stunned top seed Tommy Paul 6-1 6-4 to book a semifinal against Alexander Bublik, who saved …

Ostapenko marches into Adelaide semifinals, beats Kostyuk
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Ostapenko marches into Adelaide semifinals, beats Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Former world number five Jelena Ostapenko continued to build momentum ahead of the Australian Open by reaching the Adelaide International semifinals with a 7-5 6-3 victory over Marta Kostyuk on Thursday. Australian Open 2024: Djokovic, Swiatek confirmed as top seeds Brisbane quarter-finalist Ostapenko edged an intense opening set against Ukrainian Kostyuk and raised her level again in the next after …

Medvedev more motivated than ever
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Medvedev more motivated than ever

China Daily  

Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts during his semifinal match against Italy's Jannik Sinner during the ATP Finals on Nov 18, 2023. Medvedev hopes to break his Melbourne Park jinx after losing consecutive Australian Open finals in 2021 and 2022. Medvedev reached the final at Melbourne Park in 2021 and 2022, but fell to two of the "Big Three", first losing in …

Elena Rybakina secures Brisbane title after thumping win over Aryna Sabalenka
1 year ago

Elena Rybakina secures Brisbane title after thumping win over Aryna Sabalenka

The Independent  

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Brisbane International: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up Australian Open final rematch
1 year ago

Brisbane International: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up Australian Open final rematch

Firstpost  

Brisbane: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka swept past Victoria Azarenka on Saturday into a Brisbane International final against world number four Elena Rybakina, setting up a replay of last year’s Australian Open decider. Sabalenka leads their head-to-head 5-2, including a three-set win in the Australian Open final last year that earned her a maiden Grand Slam title. “It’s an amazing start …

Brisbane International: Elena Rybakina, Holger Rune storm into final; Bhambri-Haase pair knocked out
1 year ago

Brisbane International: Elena Rybakina, Holger Rune storm into final; Bhambri-Haase pair knocked out

Firstpost  

World number four Elena Rybakina put on a serving masterclass as she stormed into the Brisbane International women’s final Saturday, while top seed Holger Rune battled through to the men’s decider. Russian-born Kazakh Rybakina blasted eight aces past Czech teenager Linda Noskova on her way to a 6-3, 6-2 win, breaking her opponent once in the first set and twice …

China Open: Medvedev through to semifinals; Swiatek in second round
1 year, 3 months ago

China Open: Medvedev through to semifinals; Swiatek in second round

The Hindu  

Second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz eased to his 12th semifinal appearance of the season with a 6-4, 6-2 win over seventh-seeded Casper Ruud at the China Open on Monday. These kind of matches give you extra confidence.” Alcaraz will meet sixth-seeded Jannik Sinner in Tuesday’s semifinals after the Italian downed Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. World number three Daniil Medvedev also booked …

Alex de Minaur rallies to advance at China Open. Jabeur reaches semifinals at Ningbo Open
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex de Minaur rallies to advance at China Open. Jabeur reaches semifinals at Ningbo Open

The Hindu  

Alex de Minaur rallied from a breakdown in the deciding set to beat three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 Thursday in the first round of the China Open. In first-round other matches, Tomas Martin Etcheverry defeated Lloyd Harris 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Chinese wild-card Yi Zhou 6-2, 6-2. At the Astana Open, Marcos …

A Player Is 'Gonna Die' Amid Searing Heat At U.S. Open, Warns Daniil Medvedev
1 year, 4 months ago

A Player Is 'Gonna Die' Amid Searing Heat At U.S. Open, Warns Daniil Medvedev

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Soaked with sweat as the temperature neared 95 degrees Fahrenheit on the hottest day at this year’s U.S. Open, 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev walked slowly to towel off between points of his victory Wednesday, looked into a courtside camera and issued what sounded like a mix between a warning and a plea. It seems …

In ‘brutal’ US Open heat, Daniil Medvedev warns during his win that a player is ‘gonna die’
1 year, 4 months ago

In ‘brutal’ US Open heat, Daniil Medvedev warns during his win that a player is ‘gonna die’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Soaked with sweat as the temperature neared 95 degrees Fahrenheit on the hottest day at this year’s U.S. Open, 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev walked slowly to towel off between points of his victory Wednesday, looked into a courtside camera and issued what sounded like a mix between a warning and a plea. It seems like he cannot …

U.S. Open 2023: Medvedev works graveyard shift to reach last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. Open 2023: Medvedev works graveyard shift to reach last 16

The Hindu  

Third seed Daniil Medvedev worked the U.S. Open graveyard shift again on Saturday beating in-form Sebastian Baez 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 to end the Argentine’s 12-match winning streak and ease into the fourth round of the season’s final Grand Slam. It was the second straight match that Medvedev started a contest one day and finished the next, having gone four sets …

Victoria Azarenka and Karolina Pliskova reach second round of rainy Canadian Open
1 year, 5 months ago

Victoria Azarenka and Karolina Pliskova reach second round of rainy Canadian Open

The Hindu  

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka and Karolina Pliskova brushed aside long rain delays and first-round opponents to advance on a soggy opening day at the Canadian Open in Montreal on Monday. Pliskova wobbled out of a second set rain delay losing the tie-break but recovered to dispose of China’s Zhu Lin 6-3, 6-7 6-2 to register just her second …

Medvedev beats Djere in 3 sets to reach Halle quarterfinals, Jarry upsets Tsitsipas
1 year, 6 months ago

Medvedev beats Djere in 3 sets to reach Halle quarterfinals, Jarry upsets Tsitsipas

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev continued building momentum after recent setbacks as he moved into the quarterfinals of the Halle Open on Wednesday, beating Laslo Djere 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 at the grass-court tournament. Medvedev could have wrapped up the second-round match in straight sets when he took a 4-1 lead in the second-set tiebreaker but lost the next four points as Djere took …

Italian Open: Swiatek reaches last 16, Medvedev progresses
1 year, 7 months ago

Italian Open: Swiatek reaches last 16, Medvedev progresses

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek cruised into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after thrashing Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0, while Daniil Medvedev beat Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4, 6-2. Former world number one Victoria Azarenka withdrew with a right leg injury handing Madison Keys of the United States a free pass into the last 16. I’m just trying to play my best …

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Rallies Past Karen Khachanov to Seal Spot in Summit Clash
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Rallies Past Karen Khachanov to Seal Spot in Summit Clash

News 18  

Daniil Medvedev survived a stern test from his friend and fellow Russian Karen Khachanov to win 7-6 3-6 6-3 for a tour-leading 28th victory this season and a spot in the Miami Open final. IPL 2023 Full Coverage | IPL 2023 Schedule | IPL 2023 Results | IPL Orange Cap | IPL Purple Cap Red-hot fourth seed Medvedev has now …

Miami Open 2023: Jabeur, Sakkari knocked out; Sabalenka overcomes groin trouble to advance
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Jabeur, Sakkari knocked out; Sabalenka overcomes groin trouble to advance

Firstpost  

While Ons Jabeur suffered a 6-2, 6-2 loss against Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva, the 31st-ranked Bianca Andreescu overcame seventh seed Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in a gruelling contest that lasted more than three hours. Miami Gardens: Fourth seed Ons Jabeur crashed out of the Miami Open on Friday, losing her opening match to Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva 6-2, 6-2. …

Indian Wells: Gutsy Medvedev overcomes injury, Zverev; Fritz beats Fucsovics
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Gutsy Medvedev overcomes injury, Zverev; Fritz beats Fucsovics

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev shook off a mid-match ankle injury to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals with a gutsy 6-7 7-6 7-5 victory over Germany’s Alexander Zverev on Tuesday, extending his winning streak to 17 matches. “When I twisted it I thought I am going to stand up just fine and then the pain started growing very fast and I thought, ‘Oh, …

Despite difficulties, Medvedev rolls on at Indian Wells
1 year, 9 months ago

Despite difficulties, Medvedev rolls on at Indian Wells

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev, no fan of the slow hard courts of Indian Wells, nevertheless came out on top in a back and forth battle with Ilya Ivashka on Sunday to push his ATP win streak to 16 matches. Medvedev, the world number six who is coming off three straight titles at Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai, said his 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 third-round …

Indian Wells: Tsitsipas crashes out in second round; Aryna Sabalenka advances
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Wells: Tsitsipas crashes out in second round; Aryna Sabalenka advances

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas’s hopes of taking over the world number one ranking with an Indian Wells title ended in a 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 second-round loss to Australian Jordan Thompson on Friday. | Photo Credit: Getty Images On the women’s side, second seed Aryna Sabalenka needed just over an hour to dispatch Russia’s Evgeniya Rodina 6-2, 6-0 as the Australian Open champion …

Australian Open 2023: Sabalenka beats Linette to set up final with Rybakina
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Sabalenka beats Linette to set up final with Rybakina

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka surged into the Australian Open final with a 7-6 6-2 win over unseeded Pole Magda Linette on Thursday to extend the red-hot Belarusian’s unbeaten start to the year and book a clash with Elena Rybakina. Adelaide champion Sabalenka has not dropped a set en route to 10 wins in 2023 but made a poor start in chilly conditions …

Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka Beats Donna Vekic to Reach Semi-finals
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka Beats Donna Vekic to Reach Semi-finals

News 18  

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday by beating a spirited Donna Vekic 6-3, 6-2 in a 1hr 49min battle on Rod Laver Arena. She beats Donna Vekic 63 62 and has Magda Linette nextNot the best serve day for either: 27 break points, 7 breaks, 22 double faults, 56% and 50% first serves landed in pic.twitter.com/Qg8lSJTWgr …

Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka barrels into last 16 as seeds prevail
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka barrels into last 16 as seeds prevail

The Hindu  

Hard-hitting Aryna Sabalenka burnished her Australian Open title credentials on Saturday as she barrelled into the last 16 along with several other women’s seeds. Thirtieth seed Karolina Pliskova and 23rd seed Zhang Shuai also went through in straight sets on day six at Melbourne Park and will clash in the fourth round. In the men’s draw, fifth seed Andrey Rublev …

Kasatkina, Bencic into Adelaide semis; Kenin battles back in Hobart
1 year, 11 months ago

Kasatkina, Bencic into Adelaide semis; Kenin battles back in Hobart

The Hindu  

World number eight Daria Kasatkina stumbled to close out the match but progressed to the semifinals of the Adelaide International 2 with a 6-3, 7-6 win over Petra Kvitova on Thursday. I’m really happy that I was able to keep my focus in the tiebreaker.” The hurricane never arrived and Kasatkina sealed the victory in the tiebreak to move on …

Five top contenders for the Australian Open men's crown
1 year, 11 months ago

Five top contenders for the Australian Open men's crown

Hindustan Times  

Five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday: Serbia's Novak Djokovic NOVAK DJOKOVIC The former world number one is looking to match Rafa Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam titles and returns to Australia hoping to make headlines on the court following his deportation last year over his COVID vaccine stance. RAFA NADAL …

Australian Open 2023: Draws Announced, Djokovic Faces Carballes Baena as Swiatek Meets Niemeier
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Draws Announced, Djokovic Faces Carballes Baena as Swiatek Meets Niemeier

News 18  

Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday to play Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena on his return to the Australian Open and could meet Nick Kyrgios in the last eight. In the absence of injured world number one Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion Rafael Nadal will look for his first win of 2023 when he takes on Jack Draper in his opener, as the …

Resurgent Barbora Krejcikova Rolls On in Adelaide, Amanda Anisimova Ends Drought
1 year, 11 months ago

Resurgent Barbora Krejcikova Rolls On in Adelaide, Amanda Anisimova Ends Drought

News 18  

In-form Czech Barbora Krejcikova powered into the second round of Adelaide International II Tuesday while Amanda Anisimova won her first main draw match since August. Krejcikova brought that form to Adelaide, beating 2022 finalist Alison Riske-Amritraj of the United States 6-2, 7-6 on her seasonal debut ahead of next week’s Australian Open, where she made the quarter-finals last year. American …

Resurgent Krejcikova rolls on in Adelaide, Anisimova ends drought
1 year, 11 months ago

Resurgent Krejcikova rolls on in Adelaide, Anisimova ends drought

The Hindu  

In-form Czech Barbora Krejcikova powered into the second round of Adelaide International II Tuesday while Amanda Anisimova won her first main draw match since August. Krejcikova brought that form to Adelaide, beating 2022 finalist Alison Riske-Amritraj of the United States 6-2, 7-6 on her seasonal debut ahead of next week’s Australian Open, where she made the quarter-finals last year. American …

Adelaide Internatioanl: Novak Djokovic Cruises Past Daniil Medvedev to Book Finals Date
2 years ago

Adelaide Internatioanl: Novak Djokovic Cruises Past Daniil Medvedev to Book Finals Date

News 18  

Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the Adelaide International final despite sustaining a leg injury during the match. “Hopefully, tomorrow it will be all fine.” Djokovic will play Sebastian Korda in Sunday’s final. Korda broke Nishioka’s serve in the opening game of the second set and the Japanese left-hander called a medical timeout for …

Qualifier Noskova stuns world number two Jabeur to make Adelaide final
2 years ago

Qualifier Noskova stuns world number two Jabeur to make Adelaide final

The Hindu  

Unheralded Czech teenager Linda Noskova stunned world number two Ons Jabeur on Saturday to make her first-ever final at the Adelaide International, dealing the Tunisian a demoralising blow ahead of the Australian Open. The 18-year-old qualifier showed experience beyond her years to win 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 and set up a clash with world number five Aryna Sabalenka in Sunday’s decider. …

Adelaide International: Injury scare as Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to reach final; qualifier stuns Ons Jabeur
2 years ago

Adelaide International: Injury scare as Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev to reach final; qualifier stuns Ons Jabeur

Firstpost  

Adelaide: An intense Novak Djokovic brushed aside Daniil Medvedev on Saturday to set up an Adelaide International final against Sebastian Korda and played down injury concerns after appearing to tweak his hamstring. In the women’s draw, unheralded Czech teenager Linda Noskova stunned world number two Ons Jabeur 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, with the qualifier into her first-ever final against second seed …

Korda, Sabalenka race into Adelaide finals
2 years ago

Korda, Sabalenka race into Adelaide finals

The Hindu  

Sebastian Korda booked a spot in his fifth career final Saturday, with either Novak Djokovic or Daniil Medvedev awaiting him in the Adelaide International decider. The unseeded American, son of former world number two Petr Korda, was in charge 7-6, 1-0 when Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka called for a medical timeout before pulling out of the match. World number five Aryna …

Djokovic advances to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis
2 years ago

Djokovic advances to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic beat Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 at the Adelaide International on Friday to set up a semifinal with Daniil Medvedev. The combined ATP-WTA event is a warmup for this year’s Australian Open, which the top-seeded Djokovic missed last year after being barred from the country because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. Medvedev, the runner-up last year to Rafael …

Adelaide International: Medvedev beats Khachanov to set up potential Djokovic semifinal clash
2 years ago

Adelaide International: Medvedev beats Khachanov to set up potential Djokovic semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev is into the semifinals of the Adelaide International and a possible matchup with top-seeded Novak Djokovic. The runner-up last year to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open, Medvedev defeated fellow Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-3 on Friday. “I’m happy that I managed to really raise my level, especially in the end of both sets, and really happy to …

Adelaide International: Daniil Medvedev Beats Compatriot, Advances to Semi-final
2 years ago

Adelaide International: Daniil Medvedev Beats Compatriot, Advances to Semi-final

News 18  

Daniil Medvedev is into the semifinals of the Adelaide International and a possible matchup with top-seeded Novak Djokovic. The runner-up last year to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open, Medvedev defeated fellow Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-3 on Friday. “I’m happy that I managed to really raise my level, especially in the end of both sets, and really happy to …

Sabalenka, Nishioka power into Adelaide semifinals
2 years ago

Sabalenka, Nishioka power into Adelaide semifinals

The Hindu  

5 Aryna Sabalenka held off Marketa Vondrousova to book her place in the Adelaide International semifinals on Friday in a boost to her Australian Open preparations. Hopefully I’ll keep going like that.” Sabalenka broke for 3-2 in the first set and closed the set out on her 15th winner. Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka was the first of the men into the …

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