Daniil Medvedev is through to the semi-finals of the Italian Open after a straight sets victory over Yannick Hanfmann. The Russian progressed 6-2 6-2 on Stadio Centrale.
Ad Having never won a match in Rome before this week, Medvedev will play either Stefanos Tsitsipas or Borna Coric in the last four.
ATP RomeMedvedev holds off Zverev to reach quarter-finals in RomeYESTERDAY AT 20:32 Speaking after his victory, Medvedev beamed: “I said before the tournament that I was feeling really great on practice.
I’m proving it. I feel great.” Hanfmann has played a considerable amount of tennis already this year having qualified for a Tour-leading six tournaments and Medvedev arrived knowing he needed a tactical performance. “I knew I had to put as many balls in the court as possible because he plays aggressive so there are not many points where you’re going to be leading the point, it’s going to be mainly him”, he said. “What you have to do, play deep and try to make him miss.