Medvedev Advances to Australian Open Semis, Defeats Hurkacz

He delivered an extraordinary five-set spectacle against the ninth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday, enduring the scorching Melbourne heat and firing 43 winners to secure a victory of 7-6(7-4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in just under four hours.

Medvedev dominating all sets

Medvedev initiated the battle strongly, utilizing his experience to claim the first set 7-6, but Hurkacz came back fiercely in the second, dominating 6-2. The contest oscillated, with Medvedev regaining control in the third 6-3, only to face another Hurkacz surge in the fourth, going down 5-7.

Hurkacz is a beast

The culmination was the final set, where Medvedev unleashed his lethal serve and winner game, dismantling Hurkacz 6-4 to secure a spot in the semis. This places him in contention for the Aussie Open title!

It was a tough one, but I’m glad I pulled it off, commented Medvedev post-match. Hurkacz is a beast, and it’s always a challenge playing against him.

Us open champion 

Up next for Medvedev is a clash with the 2022 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev. It poses another formidable challenge, but Medvedev, a rockstar on the court, has the potential to emerge victorious.

If successful, it will mark his third Australian Open men’s singles final! Among active players, only Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray have reached the tournament’s men’s singles final three or more times.

Daniil Medvedev Starting Career

Well, listen to this – at the tender age of 13, in July 2009, he stepped into a tournament in Estonia, becoming the disciple of the tennis lion! The first match was nothing short of exhilarating, just imagine! And what happened three months later? The first trophy in his bag! Boom! Starting as a qualifier, Daniil showcased this feat.

New Project 20

From 2012 to 2013, it’s like he dominated the junior circuit! From October to July, he clinched four titles consecutively – quite a streak, isn’t it! In the same year, he played his first Grand Slam at Wimbledon, winning his first match in style but facing defeat in the bigger one. He also displayed his prowess at the US Open, reaching the third round, just falling short.

In 2014, his ranking soared up to the 13th position! He achieved a remarkable eighth seed at the Australian Open, making waves! However, his junior career came to a full stop in the first round of the 2014 Wimbledon. But hey, this journey was also phenomenal! With 109 victories, 43 defeats, he left future superstars Alexander Zverev and Reilly Opelka in the dust.

Daniil Medvedev Net Worth 2024

Name
Daniil Sergeyevich Medvedev
Net Worth
$18 million
Prize money
$38,148,405
Age
27 years (February 11, 1996)
Residence
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Marital Status
Married
Spouse
Daria Chernyshkova Medvedeva (m.2018)
Source of Wealth
Tennis prize money and endorsements
Endorsements
Lacoste, Tecnifibre, BMW, Bovet, Tinkoff and HyperX.

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