Serbian Novak Djokovicfirst in the world rankings, this Friday suffered the first defeat of the season, falling 6-4, 6-4 against the Russian Daniil Medvedevformer first racket of the world, in the semi-finals of the tournament Dubai ATP 500who will fight his compatriot for the title Andrei Rublev.
The world No. 1 was eclipsed by the impressive Medvedev, focused on his game and how to stop “Knole” who landed in the Emirates after winning the title in Australia. Grand slam number 22.
The one from Belgrade almost did not hurt the others and was upset, as he had been for a long time, surrender after 20 wins in a row. In 2023, he remained at the mark of 15 wins due to Medvedev, who is also on a roll after conquer Doha and Rotterdamadding 13 wins in a row.
WHAT JUST HAPPENED 🤯@DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/rjHajeG9wE
—Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 3, 2023
The Russian took command of the semi-finals with two “breaks” that gave him a 5-2 lead that he didn’t miss, enduring a historic number one reaction of 378 weeks, surpassing the German’s record. Steffi Graf.
Then, with a ragged start, the third seed began to make a face of the Serbian, annoyed and unable to get the high level that his opponent demanded.
MIRACLE to Medvedev 💫
Tournament point between @JokerNole & @DaniilMedwed?! @DDFTennis #DDFTennis pic.twitter.com/BmfwUrw2Ca
—Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 3, 2023
With this ‘break’, Medvedev forced his streak to face defending champion Rublev, who defeated the German in another ‘semi-final’. Alexander Zverev7-5, 6-4.
Tennis from another planet 🌍
Djokovic vs Medvedev #DDFTennis provided more *breathtaking* moments in their epic rivalry… pic.twitter.com/w2zuWrSAr5
—Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 3, 2023
(According to information from Europe Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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