Rafael Nadal's stunning executioner in the quarter-finals, Stefanos Tsitsipas hit a wall named Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals on Friday in Melbourne.
Slapped 6-4, 6-2, 7-5, the 22-year-old Greek summed up:
“He
(Medvedev) is
reading the game wonderfully.
His service is enormous.
He's also very strong from the baseline, which makes everything very complicated.
Even if you return his serve, that is absolutely no guarantee of winning the point.
He's confusing you.
He plays very smart.
It ticks almost all the boxes.
"
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Outstanding qualities for the Russian which recall those of his future opponent in the final on Sunday (9:30 am, Eurosport).
Eight-time Australian Grand Slam winner and never beaten in the final in Melbourne, Novak Djokovic is at home on the Rod Laver Arena, like Nadal on the Philippe Chatrier at Roland-Garros.
But if there is a player who can stand in his way right now, it is Medvedev.
"
I would not be surprised to see Daniil win the tournament
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