Daniil Medvedev ends Novak Djokovic's unbeaten run in 2023 with victory at Dubai Tennis Championships

03.03.2023 - 20:55 eurosport.com

Daniil Medvedev showed he will be a serious force in the Grand Slams he is allowed to contest this year after meting out a first defeat of 2023 on Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic arrived at the Dubai Tennis Championships as the world No. 1 and the winner of the opening major of the season at the Australian Open.

Ad He made a strong start to his quest for a sixth title in Dubai, but bumped into an opponent who soaked up his opponent's power and countered with his own to secure a 6-4 6-4 win.

Wimbledon'I want to play Wimbledon' — Medvedev eager to return but 'going to wait'6 HOURS AGO Medvedev does not know if he will be able to play at Wimbledon this year, but on the form he showed in beating Djokovic he will be a threat after reaching the final in Dubai for the first time in his career.

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Novak Djokovic’s absence from the Sunshine Swing could yet prove a blessing in disguise, claims Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. On Monday it was confirmed that the Serb would miss Indian Wells – and likely the Miami Open — in another twist to the saga around his vaccination status. Ad It means the 35-year-old can effectively start preparing for the clay-court season and Roland-Garros, where he will aim to surpass Rafael Nadal in the all-time men’s standings with his 23rd Grand Slam title, and continue his hunt for the Calendar Grand Slam.

Four things we learned from the Dubai Tennis Championships

An exciting fortnight of tennis has come to a close in Dubai with former world number one Daniil Medvedev securing his first triumph in the Emirates with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over his fellow Russian Andrey Rublev in Saturday’s final.

Medvedev all smiles after dominating Rublev to win Dubai Tennis Championships title

The day before their showdown in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final, Daniil Medvedev posted on social media a photo of himself alongside Andrey Rublev from their junior days. Medvedev was holding the winner's trophy, Rublev the runners-up – neither player looked overly joyed.

Daniil Medvedev roars to another ATP Tour title as he defeats Andrey Rublev in Dubai - 'It is amazing'

Daniil Medvedev continued his remarkable form as he stormed to yet another ATP Tour title after defeating Andrey Rublev in the final in Dubai on Saturday. The 27-year-old lost just four games in the entire match as he claimed a 6-2 6-2 victory in a very comprehensive fashion to complete a hat-trick of crowns in recent weeks. Ad Medvedev, who put an abrupt end to Novak Djokovic’s unbeaten start to the season in the semi-finals of the ATP 500 event, extended his fine winning streak to 14 matches as he completed the win in 68 minutes.

Medvedev shocks Djokovic to reach Dubai Tennis Championships final

DUBAI: In-form Daniil Medvedev remains on-track to seal a third consecutive ATP Tour title after eclipsing world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Defending champion Rublev marches into DDF tennis championship final

DUBAI: Andrey Rublev is pursuing his quest to become the first player since Roger Federer in 2015 to claim back-to-back Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship titles after marching to this year’s final. Rublev stormed into the ATP 500 final at this week’s DDF championship, edging out childhood friend and No. 7 seed Alexander Zverev in straight sets in front of a capacity crowd at DDF Tennis Stadium.