Daniil Medvedev sets up Nadal rematch and is set to become world number one after 'rollercoaster day'
Daniil Medvedev ended a "rollercoaster day" by setting up an Australian Open final rematch with Rafael Nadal at the Mexican Open in Acapulco.
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ATP roundup: Jiri Vesely stuns Novak Djokovic at Dubai
Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely upset top-seeded Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 (4) Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, ensuring the Serb's time as the ATP Tour's No. 1-ranked player will end after this week.
‘I was humiliated!’ – Novak Djokovic slams Australian Open interview after vaccine comments
Novak Djokovic says he feels ‘humiliated’ and painted in a ‘really ugly manner’ following a recent interview with the BBC in which he revealed all about his Australian Open saga.
Daniil Medvedev calls for peace after Ukraine invasion and being named world no.1 on 'Roller-coaster day'
Daniil Medvedev reflected on a ‘roller-coaster day’ of mixed emotions after being named as the world’s number one tennis player on the same day that Russia invaded Ukraine. It was already confirmed that the 26-year-old would move to the top of the rankings ahead of his ATP 500 tournament match against Yoshihito Nishioka in Acapulco, Mexico, after Novak Djokovic suffered a quarter-final defeat to Jiří Veselý in Dubai. Ad/> He said, in quotes published by Reuters: «By being a tennis player I want to promote peace all over the world.» ATP AcapulcoCorretja: Zverev crossed the line, umpire abuse rules must be stricterYESTERDAY AT 20:03 «We play in so many different countries.
Rafael Nadal continues hot start to 2022 in Mexico
Rafael Nadal recorded his best ever start to a season by reaching the quarter-finals of the Mexican Open in Acapulco.
Alexander Zverev Fined $40,000 Over Outburst That Saw Him Tossed From Acapulco ATP Event
World number three Alexander Zverev, who was thrown out of the Mexico Open at Acapulco this week after repeatedly smashing his racquet against the umpire's chair, was fined $40,000 by the ATP on Thursday. Zverev was fined $20,000 for verbal abuse and $20,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the ATP said in a statement.
Mexican Open: Daniil Medvedev to face Rafael Nadal, Cameron Norrie plays Stefanos Tsitsipas
Incoming men's world number one Daniil Medvedev will face Rafael Nadal in a repeat of their epic Australian Open final after both reached the Mexican Open semi-finals.