Of course Medvedev suddenly returns to peak form just in time to derail Novak - Tennis fans excited ahead of Astana Open SF clash between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis Astana Open 2021 News Of course Medvedev suddenly returns to peak form just in time to derail Novak - Tennis fans excited ahead of Astana Open SF clash between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev By Shyam Kamal Modified 07 Oct 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Daniil Medvedev takes on Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the 2022 Astana Open Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are all set to clash against each other in the semifinals of the 2022 Astana Open, setting up a blockbuster match-up. While the Serb defeated Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals, Medvedev decimated Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-1 to book his spot in the final four. Having faced off 10 times previously, the head-to-head between the pair is led 6-4 by the 21-time Grand Slam champion. Their last encounter also went in favor of Djokovic, who beat the Russian in the final of the 2021 Paris Masters in three sets. Their last Grand Slam meeting, however, was won by Medvedev, who outclassed the 35-year-old in the US Open final just prior to that. Tennis fans on social media were beyond excited at the idea of the pair locking horns for the 11th time, with many remarking that the ATP badly needed such a big clash in the final stretch of the season. One fan wrote on the same: "Feel like the ATP has been in need of a big name matchup for a while so I'm glad Djokovic vs Medvedev is happening." Scott Barclay@BarclayCard18Feel like the ATP has been in need of a big name matchup for a while so I'm glad Djokovic vs Medvedev is happening.351Feel like the ATP has been in need of a big name matchup for a while so I'm glad Djokovic vs Medvedev is happening. Another user, a fan of the Serb, was disappointed that he would have to face off against a peaking Medvedev in a tournament he could have otherwise easily won, lamenting how it has become something of a regular occurrence these days. "Of course Medvedev suddenly returns to peak form just in time to derail Novak smh," a tweet read. @SaphireTennisOf course Medvedev suddenly returns to peak form just in time to derail Novak smh403Of course Medvedev suddenly returns to peak form just in time to derail Novak smh Here are a few more reactions from fans: Pavvy G@pavygThe 2 best players at the start of 2022 meet in the semis of @ktf_kz Djokovic;R1 d Garin 6-1, 6-1R2 d Zandschulp 6-3, 6-1QF d Khachanov 6-4, 6-336-13Medvedev;R1 d R- Vinolas 6-3, 6-1R2 d Ruusuvouri 6-3, 6-2QF d RBA 6-1, 6-136-11It should be a cracker! @ktf_kz31The 2 best players at the start of 2022 meet in the semis of @ktf_kz Djokovic;R1 d Garin 6-1, 6-1R2 d Zandschulp 6-3, 6-1QF d Khachanov 6-4, 6-336-13Medvedev;R1 d R- Vinolas 6-3, 6-1R2 d Ruusuvouri 6-3, 6-2QF d RBA 6-1, 6-136-11It should be a cracker! @ktf_kz 21 @djokerprimeDjokovic just needs to repeat his Paris performance, many net plays. Serve and volley should do the job, nice to have another Danole meeting.18Djokovic just needs to repeat his Paris performance, many net plays. Serve and volley should do the job, nice to have another Danole meeting. Relevant Tennis Stats & Info@RelevantTennisHaven't seen such a good line-up for the semifinals of an ATP 500 tournament in a while. Both Tokyo and Astana are not disappointing the expectations.Tsitsipas, Rublev, Medvedev, Djokovic in Astana;Kwon, Tiafoe, Shapovalov, Fritz in Tokyo.Pure entertianment tomorrow.614Haven't seen such a good line-up for the semifinals of an ATP 500 tournament in a while. Both Tokyo and Astana are not disappointing the expectations.Tsitsipas, Rublev, Medvedev, Djokovic in Astana;Kwon, Tiafoe, Shapovalov, Fritz in Tokyo.Pure entertianment tomorrow. Mario Boccardi@marioboc17Very nice to see Medvedev playing well this weekThe match vs Djokovic will be a good test, a good performance could give great impetus to the last part of his year, on the eve of events in which he has always found himself well'Just' an ATP 500 SF but a lot at stake for both11Very nice to see Medvedev playing well this weekThe match vs Djokovic will be a good test, a good performance could give great impetus to the last part of his year, on the eve of events in which he has always found himself well'Just' an ATP 500 SF but a lot at stake for both https://t.co/VbdMTtWAmL We Are Tennis@WeAreTennisRublev vs TsitsipasDjokovic vs MedvedevAstana semi-finals are...18712Rublev vs TsitsipasDjokovic vs MedvedevAstana semi-finals are... https://t.co/G8fRust0OQ Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everMedvedev wins 3 matches at a tournament for a tour-leading 11th time in 2022.(The problem for him is to win *more* than 3 matches which he has only done 3 times so far this season.)391Medvedev wins 3 matches at a tournament for a tour-leading 11th time in 2022.(The problem for him is to win *more* than 3 matches which he has only done 3 times so far this season.) Tennis Poetry@NovakPoetry"Daniil Medvedev set a blockbuster semi-final clash against Novak Djokovic at the Astana Open, where he raced past Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-1 in one of his best performances of the season..."Well, I guess we must again beat the peaking Medvedev tomorrow. ?‍91"Daniil Medvedev set a blockbuster semi-final clash against Novak Djokovic at the Astana Open, where he raced past Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-1 in one of his best performances of the season..."Well, I guess we must again beat the peaking Medvedev tomorrow. ?‍ https://t.co/2lCZn7YwRE vintageaddicted@cestlaviemacher@TennisTV Medvedev wins this, he's at peak level now. Also I'm not sure if Nole will hold physically after playing 2 back to back weeks, against Medvedev is always a physical match.14@TennisTV Medvedev wins this, he's at peak level now. Also I'm not sure if Nole will hold physically after playing 2 back to back weeks, against Medvedev is always a physical match. I ll try to make Medvedev uncomfortable from the first minute of the game - Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. Speaking at his press conference after his victory over Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Astana Open, Novak Djokovic talked about his gameplan against Daniil Medvedev, saying that he wanted to make the Russian "uncomfortable" from the get-go. While the Serb admitted that Medvedev had a baseline game that could trouble even the strongest of players, he was of the opinion that his baselining skills would be up to the task, making for an evenly-matched clash. "The next match against Medvedev is going to be a big challenge. Fitness and the ability to control the match must play a very important role. We are both good defensively," he said. "Daniil makes opponents move a lot, especially when he uses the backhand. He's strong from the back of the court, but I also feel very comfortable there. I expect an even game focused on small details. I'll try to make Medvedev uncomfortable from the first minute of the game," he added. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anirudh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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