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ATP Finals
Daniil Medvedev reached the semifinals early in the ATP final in London. The 24-year-old Russian won surprisingly clear against world number one Novak Djokovic 6: 3 6: 3 on Wednesday and celebrated his second win. At the beginning, Medvedev had also beaten German Alexander Zverev in straight sets. Medvedev is the second semi-final participant already fixed alongside ÖTV star Dominic Thiem.
In the second game of this group, Zverev celebrated his first success with a 6: 3 4: 6 6: 3 against Argentine outsider Diego Schwartzman. Zverev and Djokovic are now making the second promo ticket on Friday in a direct duel. “Playing here against Novak is the most difficult thing there is. I will have to improve significantly, I am aware of that, “said Zverev, 23.
Djokovic found no solutions against Medvedev, who played almost without problems. At first, the Serb was able to keep up with the tactical encounter. But as time passed, he lost track of things and made too many unrestricted mistakes trying to generate more pressure.
First break as the crux of the matter
The sticking point turned out to be Game 7, in which Medvedev made the first break after a long fight. Overall, the Muscovite, who triumphed at the Masters 1000 tournament in Paris-Bercy the week before the previous one, won seven games in a row to 3-0 in the second set. His victory was already in his pocket after 1:21 hours.
Zverev stayed on the field the longest, using his first match ball after 2:11 hours after a mediocre performance. “It was much better than Monday. Diego is very difficult to play. I am happy to have won and to have the opportunity to reach the semi-finals, ”said Zverev.
Zverev got the first set after just 39 minutes at the first opportunity. In the second round, too, he climbed to the 3-1 lead as desired, before the German completely lost the thread and pulled the short straw with 4: 6. In the set of decisions, the break of the finalist of the US Open at 3: 2 was decisive.
ATP World Tour Finals in London
(Great Britain, $ 5.7 million, indoor court, hard court)
