: Astana Open: Djokovic sets up final against Tsitsipas after surprise Medvedev retirement #IndiaNEWS Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev

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Astana Open: Djokovic sets up final against Tsitsipas after surprise Medvedev retirement #IndiaNEWS
Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set.With the score at 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), Medvedev called it quits before the deciding set, with even Djokovic initially appearing surprised.“I’m shocked, really,� Djokovic said. “He looked completely fine, but maybe the last seven eight, points I saw him move slower...“I really hope that his injury is nothing too serious. I know Daniil, he’s a great guy, he’s a fighter, he’s a big competitor.“He told me that he pulled an adductor muscle in his leg.�The 21-time Grand Slam champion will face Stefanos Tstisipas in Sunday’s final as he bids for a 90th ATP title.Djokovic has won seven of his nine meetings with the Greek, including in last year’s French Open final.Medvedev became the first player to take a set off Djokovic in a singles event since Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final.Djokovic levelled a dramatic match, in which both players were near their very best, in a tense tie-break.But Medvedev signalled that he could not continue, sending Djokovic into his 128th ATP final.“It was such a close match, particularly in the second set,� added Djokovic of the battle between two former world number ones.“I would probably...Read more

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