Medvedev beats Tiafoe to set up final match with Alcaraz at Indian Wells

19.03.2023 - 03:59 arabnews.com

INDIAN WELLS, California: Dialed-in Daniil Medvedev suppressed a late surge from Frances Tiafoe to beat the American 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) on Saturday and reach the Indian Wells final for the first time.

Sixth-ranked Medvedev, coming off ATP titles in Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai in the space of three weeks, pushed his win streak to 19 matches and awaits the winner of the other semifinal between top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz and 13th-ranked Italian Jannik Sinner.

Alcaraz, 19, and 21-year-old Sinner are 2-2 in four prior meetings, but it was Alcaraz who came out on top in their most dramatic clash — a five-set US Open quarter-final that lasted five hours and 15 minutes, its 2:50 a.m.

finish the latest in US Open history. Alcaraz would go on to lift the trophy and become the youngest world number one in the history of the rankings.

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MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Daniil Medvedev won his fourth ATP title of the year Sunday, beating Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 in the Miami Open to move to 6-0 in their career matchup.

Sinner beats Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami Open final

Italy’s Jannik Sinner (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina backed for Indian Wells-Miami Open Sunshine Double by Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova has backed Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina to complete the 'Sunshine Double' as both players look to add Miami Open titles to their respective Indian Wells triumphs. Alcaraz dispatched Daniil Medvedev in impressive fashion to claim the former earlier in the month and faces Tommy Paul in the fourth round in Miami after breezing through the first two rounds. Ad Rybakina triumphed at Indian Wells after beating Aryna Sabalenka in the final and is into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open after beating Elise Martins to set up a match with Martina Trevisan.

Daniil Medvedev beats Roberto Carballes Baena at Miami Open, Frances Tiafoe wins 'brutal' clash, Cameron Norrie out

Daniil Medvedev bounced back from his Indian Wells final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a dominant 6-1 6-2 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena to advance in the Miami Open. The 27-year-old put on a dazzling display as he emerged victorious in just over an hour to claim his place in the third round in style. Ad Medvedev converted both break points as he wrapped up a one-sided opening set in 32 minutes, hitting nine winners along the way, and although he was spared the humiliation of a bagel, Carballes Baena was outclassed throughout.

Daniil Medvedev won't change deep positioning after Carlos Alcaraz loss in Indian Wells final

Daniil Medvedev says one defeat against Carlos Alcaraz is not enough for him to rethink his tactical approach – but a second could force his hand. Medvedev saw his 19-match winning run ended in the Indian Wells final by Alcaraz, who replaced Novak Djokovic as world No. 1 with the victory.

Novak Djokovic has 'no regrets' at missing Indian Wells and Miami Open, hopes to play at US Open

Novak Djokovic insists he has “no regrets” at missing Indian Wells and the Miami Open in the United States due to his vaccination status. Djokovic applied for special permission to enter the country as he has not taken the vaccination against Covid-19, but was denied an exemption. Ad Current US rules state international visitors need to show proof of vaccination to enter the country until at least April 10.