Nadal, Medvedev to meet in Australian Open men's final
Rafael Nadal is within one victory of a men's record 21st Grand Slam singles title.
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Rafael Nadal one win away from making history – day 12 at the Australian Open
Rafael Nadal will take on Daniil Medvedev with history at stake in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
‘I think Novak will be watching’ – Daniil Medvedev out to stop Rafael Nadal’s 21st party at Australian Open
Daniil Medvedev expects Novak Djokovic will be huddled round a TV when his Australian Open final with Rafael Nadal gets underway on Sunday. Nadal is bidding for a men’s record 21st major title in Melbourne, with the Spaniard currently tied with ‘Big Three’ rivals Djokovic and Roger Federer in the all-time charts. Ad/> But Medvedev has been here before.
Australian Open day 12: Volatile Daniil Medvedev books Australian Open final against history-seeking Rafael Nadal — as it happened
Daniil Medvedev has overcome his own meltdown at the chair umpire and a determined Stefanos Tsitsipas to book an Australian Open final showdown with Rafael Nadal.
'Novak Djokovic will be watching' - Daniil Medvedev fires early warning to Rafael Nadal
Daniil Medvedev returned to the Australian Open final after accusing Stefanos Tsitsipas of cheating and clashing with the umpire during his bad-tempered semi-final win. And the Russian was again booed by the home crowd for mentioning Novak Djokovic in his post-match interview.
Daniil Medvedev harnesses rage to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas and set up Rafael Nadal showdown at Australian Open
Daniil Medvedev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena, setting up an exhilarating final against Rafael Nadal. The pair made a cagey start to the match, with neither dropping a point on serve until the fifth game. Even then it was only through bad luck, with Medvedev hitting the net cord only for the ball to spin over onto Tsitsipas’ side and leave him holding up his hands apologetically.
Daniil Medvedev loses cool with umpire on way to Australian Open final
Daniil Medvedev overcame a mid-match meltdown to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas and set up an Australian Open final clash with Rafael Nadal.