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Daniil Medvedev 'Destroyed' By Australian Open Five-Setter

Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev said he was "destroyed" physically after grinding past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz in five tough sets Wednesday, but would be fighting fit for his Australian Open semi-final. The Russian world number three eventually tamed the Polish ninth seed 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in draining heat on Rod Laver Arena after a contest lasting nearly four hours. Playing his 100th Grand Slam match, he is into an eighth major semi-final, but has only gone to win only one title -- at the 2021 US Open.

Daniil Medvedev feeling 'so destroyed' after marathon win over Hubert Hurkacz to reach Australian Open semi-finals

A drained Daniil Medvedev scrapped his way into a third Australian Open semi-final with a five-set victory over Hubert Hurkacz.

Organisers relieved as Sinner avoids late late show

MELBOURNE : Australian Open organisers were breathing a sigh of relief as Tuesday's schedule concluded at the relatively 'early' time of just before 1.30am but scheduling issues were again on the agenda for the year's first Grand Slam.

Daniil Medvedev On Fire At Australian Open Despite Late Finish Taking Toll

Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev swept past Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime for a seventh straight time Saturday to power into the last 16 at the Australian Open despite feeling sluggish. The Russian third seed was in the zone to win 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 and set up a clash against Portugal's world number 69 Nuno Borges, who upset Bulgarian 13th seed Grigor Dimitrov in four sets. It was a vastly different match from his late-night escape from two sets down against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori in the second round, a contest that finished at 3:40am on Friday. Medvedev admitted the early-hours finish had taken its toll, saying he had not got to bed until 7:00 am. "It was not easy, I'm not feeling fresh, I'm not feeling 100 percent," said the Russian, who lost to Novak Djokovic in the 2021 Melbourne Park final and Rafael Nadal a year later.

Medvedev motors into fourth round at Melbourne Park

MELBOURNE: Daniil Medvedev raced into the second week of the Australian Open with a 6-3 6-4 6-3 victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime on Saturday (Jan 20), showing few signs of fatigue after his marathon late-night outing in the second round.

Alcaraz breaks new ground at Australian Open, Zheng advances

MELBOURNE : Second seed Carlos Alcaraz led a group of players sealing berths in the Australian Open fourth round for the first time on Saturday as the second seed enjoyed a short outing that finished when his Chinese opponent Shang Junchen pulled up injured.

Medvedev Praises Hardy Australian Open Fans After 3:40 AM Finish

Daniil Medvedev admitted to loyal Australian Open fans "I would not be here" after he fought back to beat Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori from two sets down in a match that ended at 3:40 am on Friday. The world number three, who took to the court late on Thursday, overcame the world number 53 by 3-6, 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/1), 6-0 in four hours and 23 minutes on a chilly Rod Laver Arena. The second round match stretched well into the early hours even though tournament organisers added a day this year in an effort to curb late-night finishes.

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Daniil Medvedev 'Destroyed' By Australian Open Five-Setter

Daniil Medvedev feeling 'so destroyed' after marathon win over Hubert Hurkacz to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Organisers relieved as Sinner avoids late late show

Daniil Medvedev On Fire At Australian Open Despite Late Finish Taking Toll

Medvedev motors into fourth round at Melbourne Park

Alcaraz breaks new ground at Australian Open, Zheng advances

Medvedev Praises Hardy Australian Open Fans After 3:40 AM Finish