In an electrifying match that had us all on the edge of our seats, fifth seed Daniil Medvedev pulled off a stunning victory against world number one Jannik Sinner to secure his spot in the Wimbledon semifinals for the second year in a row! 🎉🎾
The showdown was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, packed with momentum swings, bursts of brilliance, and intense rallies. Medvedev battled through five grueling sets, ultimately triumphing with a scoreline of 6(7)-7(9), 6-4, 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3 under the iconic Centre Court roof.
This win was extra sweet for Medvedev, snapping a five-match losing streak against Sinner and avenging his tough loss to the Italian in this year's Australian Open final where he had let a two-set lead slip away.
\"I knew if I wanted to beat Jannik, it needed to be a tough match. He's not a guy you can beat easily anymore,\" Medvedev shared after the match. \"At one point, I felt he wasn't moving well, so I tried to make him work harder. But then he just went full power!\"
Sinner, who had previously fallen at the semifinals stage last year to Novak Djokovic, started strong by clinching a tight first set tiebreak after saving a set point. However, as the match progressed, signs of fatigue emerged. He needed medical attention after losing serve in the third set and briefly left the court feeling unwell.
\"This morning I didn't feel great. With the fatigue, it was tough,\" Sinner admitted. \"But take nothing away from Daniil. He played very smart and good tennis. I tried to fight with what I had today.\"
Despite his struggles, Sinner roared back in the fourth set, dominating Medvedev and setting the stage for an epic decider. But Medvedev refocused and secured an early break in the final set, paving his path to victory after an intense four-hour battle. 🕓💥
Up next, Medvedev faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in his ninth Grand Slam semifinal. He's eager to turn the tables after a heavy defeat to Alcaraz at Wimbledon last year. \"I have to serve better. That's the most important thing on grass,\" Medvedev said, looking ahead to the clash.
Will Medvedev continue his winning streak and claim another Grand Slam title? Stay tuned for more thrilling tennis action! 🎾🔥
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Medvedev outlasts No. 1 seed Sinner to reach Wimbledon semifinals
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