Daniil Medvedev defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach Rotterdam Open semi-finals, Grigor Dimitrov wins a thriller

Daniil Medvedev defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Rotterdam Open. Auger-Aliassime won last year’s event but his title defence is over as Medvedev continued his unbeaten head-to-head against the Canadian, which is now at five victories.

Ad He will play Grigor Dimitrov in the last four on Saturday, after the Bulgarian won a thrilling match against Alex de Minaur. Australian Open'My level isn't where I want it to be' — Auger-Aliassime on losing to Lehecka22/01/2023 AT 11:53 “Today was my best match of the week, but I have to build on this,” said Medvedev.

“Usually, the best week’s you play, many times you’re going to play your best tennis in the last match, so that’s definitely a goal. «But I’m happy with my level today, beating someone like Felix in straight sets.” The opening four games were shared before Medvedev broke in the fifth game and stormed his way to the first set in 36 minutes, despite break point opportunities for Auger-Aliassime.

Both players had breaks of serve early in the second set before the key moment came at 3-3 when a poor service game from Auger-Aliassime handed another break to the 2021 US Open champion. This time, it proved crucial as Auger-Aliassime wasn’t able to break back and both players held their next service games which meant Medvedev was through with an impressive display.

Swiatek breezes into Qatar Open final to face Pegula Raducanu and Norrie to play mixed doubles together at Eisenhower Cup Dimitrov wins a Rotterdam classic There was a lot more drama in the opening quarter-final between Dimitrov’s 6-3 3-6 7-6(6) win over De Minaur earlier on Friday. Dimitrov broke in the fourth game of the first set which turned out to be enough to take the opener.