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Sep 12, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; (L-R) Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Daniil Medvedev of Russia celebrate with the finalist and championship trophies, respectively, after their match in the men’s singles final on day fourteen of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 12, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; (L-R) Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Daniil Medvedev of Russia celebrate with the finalist and championship trophies, respectively, after their match in the men’s singles final on day fourteen of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been in the news lately for a number of reasons. Over the past year, he has been involved in some important matches against World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev.
Things have not gone according to plan for the Serb as he got his visa canceled ahead of the Australian Open 2022. Sadly, Djokovic was sent back home on the eve of the first Grand Slam event of the season.
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Daniil Medvedev is one of the favorites in absence of the Serb
Due to Djkovic’s absence, the focus on being the favorite has shifted to Medvedev. Recently, the Russian player was asked about the situation surrounding Djokovic.
He mentioned that the Australian Open is one of his favorite and most successful tournaments. However, to win the competition is still a long way to go as one has to win all seven matches in a row.
Medvedev on Djokovic's absence. "Melbourne and Rod Laver Arena is his favorite place in the world (…) but the fact he isn't here can't change my approach here. Still 7 matches to win a Slam".
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Speaking on the current scenario, Medvedev stated, “Melbourne and Rod Laver Arena is his favorite place in the world (…) but the fact he isn’t here can’t change my approach here. Still 7 matches to win a Slam.”
Reflecting on the rivalry between Medvedev and Djokovic, they dominated a majority of the scenes on the tour last season. They faced each other in two grand slam finals.
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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Paris Masters – Accor Arena, Paris, France – November 7, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Russia’s Daniil Medvedev before the final match REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
One win each for the top two players in Grand Slam events
First, at the Australian Open 2021, it was Djokovic who sailed past the Russian player, winning the match in straight sets. However, they faced each other again in the final of the US Open, and this time, the match was won by Medvedev.
Interestingly, Medvedev will be facing Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios in the second round of the Australian Open 2022. It surely has all the ingredients to be a spectacular match that will be viewed by a large number of people. We wish the involved participants all the best.
