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Australia final Djokovic awaits Medvedev: "They're going to kill each other"
The Serb is looking for a ninth degree in Melbourne and a Grand Slam 18 in his career, and is not ready for the "youth revolution": "They will have to rip their ass off to take it from me."
"Eurosport" commentator Alex Korcha estimates: There will be a long war
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Saturday, 20 February 2021, 18:58
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Who has the audacity to say he is not the favorite?
Djokovic (Photo: AP, Andy Brownbill)
The years go by, and Novak Djokovic is again in the Australian Championship final, and this time a meeting awaits him against a new opponent, Daniel Medvedev, in the battle for the title (Sunday, 10:30, Eurosport).
The Serb, who has won Melbourne eight times, is looking for a ninth trophy in his 17th appearance in the first Grand Slam tournament of the season, where he holds a rare balance: 8:81, with 91 percent success.
The problem is that Nola meets one of the hottest players in the round, the world-ranked Russian Medvedev, who has won three of the last four games between the two.
While it is clear that Nola is the clear favorite to win the tournament he has dominated in recent years, given his experience and the fact that Medvedev is looking for the first Grand Slam of his career.
But the fiery Russian, who is looking for the first Grand Slam of his career, is certainly not one that can be easily canceled.
Djokovic went through a difficult tournament.
It started in the days before the opening of the tournament, which was at the center of a storm, when he criticized the conduct of the organizers against the background of the closure imposed on the players who came to Australia.
He then suffered an injury, which he said almost caused him to retire.
According to him, even after the semi-final against Oslo Kratzb he suffered from pain, but as we know Djokovic - it will not stop him or prevent him from going up in full force.
The Serb knows: If he wins, he will win the 18th Grand Slam of his career, two less than the best Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
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In great shape, he looks ready.
Medvedev (Photo: GettyImages, Cameron Spencer)
However, Djokovic also knows: "Medvedev is the man forever."
The Russian has looked like a machine since November, winning 20 games in a row, including 12 games against top-10 players, and on the way winning the Masters tournament in Paris, the final round of the round, and this year the ATP Cup tournament.
Nola himself, on the other hand, gave a tremendous season in 2020, admitting he was storming Federer Vandal’s record.
"There was a lot of talk about the 'next generation' coming to take over the arena from the Big Three, but realistically it's not happening," Djokovic says. "I'm not going to stand here and pass the crown on to them. Take it from me. "
On the other hand, for Medvedev this is the second Grand Slam final, after losing five Landal sets in the US final in 2019. According to the Russian, all the pressure on Nola. , So meeting him is great. "
Former Australian player Alex Korca, who is currently a commentator on Eurosport, said he was looking forward to a close and difficult battle:" I think they're going to kill each other.
I cringe for a long game, they both have a similar style.
They both need a good serve, they both have an amazing hand ... I think they will both play like a mirror in front of each other, they are both very competitive. " , And he managed to maintain momentum.
It will be very difficult for Novak, who will have to be at his best and execute his game plan perfectly.
If both are healthy, a beauty of a game awaits us.
I estimate the odds at 45:55 in favor of Novak. "
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