Daniil Medvedev ends Novak Djokovic's unbeaten run in 2023 with victory at Dubai Tennis Championships

Daniil Medvedev showed he will be a serious force in the Grand Slams he is allowed to contest this year after meting out a first defeat of 2023 on Novak Djokovic. Djokovic arrived at the Dubai Tennis Championships as the world No. 1 and the winner of the opening major of the season at the Australian Open.

Ad He made a strong start to his quest for a sixth title in Dubai, but bumped into an opponent who soaked up his opponent's power and countered with his own to secure a 6-4 6-4 win. Wimbledon'I want to play Wimbledon' — Medvedev eager to return but 'going to wait'6 HOURS AGO Medvedev does not know if he will be able to play at Wimbledon this year, but on the form he showed in beating Djokovic he will be a threat after reaching the final in Dubai for the first time in his career. Djokovic made an extremely strong start to the match on serve, winning his opening eight points without reply.

Medvedev was also solid on serve with a couple of strong holds, albeit he needed an ace in the fourth game to fend off the threat of Djokovic who wowed the crowd with a blistering backhand down the line. Medvedev on ‘crazy’ Djokovic matches ahead of Dubai showdown Rune 'close to perfection' as Berrettini retires injured, Fritz beats Tiafoe After being so strong on serve for the first couple of games, it came as a surprise when the Australian Open champion showed frailty — and it was seized upon by Medvedev. Djokovic missed a couple of first serves in the fifth game as Medvedev got a foothold for the first time in the match.