'I was not playing good enough' - Daniil Medvedev recovers from slow start to beat Oscar Otte and make Halle Open final

Daniil Medvedev has secured his place in a second final in two weeks after beating Oscar Otte 7-6(3) 6-3 in the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle. There were suspicions of a shock brewing when Otte brought the world No. 1 to a tie-break in the first set, but Medvedev found a way to prevail in one hour and 36 minutes in very hot conditions.

Ad/> Talking to Amazon Prime at the conclusion of the match, Medvedev explained what had gone wrong in the first set: “I was not playing good enough at the beginning of the match. WimbledonIns and outs: Are Murray, Raducanu, Nadal, Federer, Osaka playing Wimbledon?AN HOUR AGO “I was missing way too many shots. I managed to change it at the end of the first set, especially in the tie-break.

That’s when I started to miss less, to be more aggressive. In the second set, I just continued throughout and it was enough to break him one time and get the second set.” Asked about his chances in the final, Medvedev said: “I didn’t play well in Halle last year, so I’m happy this year I have been able to raise my level. “I always said I love playing on grass so I’m happy to show myself that I’m capable of being in the final in one of the greatest tournaments, especially on grass.

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