Daniil Medvedev secured one of the biggest wins of his career on Tuesday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a dramatic five-set match to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for the second consecutive year. Medvedev, seeded fifth, overcame Sinner with a score of 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3 in a tense four-hour battle.
Medvedev’s victory comes after a challenging season without a title win for 14 months. “I knew if I want to beat Jannik, it needs to be a tough match,” Medvedev said. “He’s not any more a guy you can beat easily. I’m happy that I managed to still stay at a high level.”
Sinner, who appeared unwell during the match and required medical attention, struggled but managed to push the match to a deciding fifth set. Despite showing resilience and moments of brilliance, Sinner could not overcome Medvedev’s determined play.
This victory is a significant milestone for Medvedev, who has historically been a hard-court specialist. His efforts to improve on grass courts have paid off, marking his first top-10 win on grass since his breakthrough at Wimbledon seven years ago.
Medvedev’s journey to the semi-finals was marked by a series of intense rallies and critical moments, including a crucial third-set tie-break. Despite inconsistencies and 11 double faults, Medvedev maintained his composure when it mattered most.
Sinner’s hopes of winning his first Wimbledon title were dashed, but he showed great spirit throughout the match. Medvedev’s win also avenged his bitter defeat to Sinner in this year’s Australian Open final, where he squandered a two-set lead.
With this victory, Medvedev advances to face Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles semi-finals, setting the stage for another thrilling match at Wimbledon.
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