Dubai Open Semifinal LIVE: Novak Djokovic has set up a blockbuster semifinal showdown against in-form Daniil Medvedev at the Dubai Open 2023. Both the players have won two titles each in the tour and are in top-notch form. Djokovic enter the contest after defeating Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets. Medvedev clinched a straight set win against Borna Coric in the quarterfinal. They will take the court at 8.30 pm on Friday, 3rd March 2023. Follow Dubai Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Dubai Open Semifinal LIVE: Novak Djokovic faces in-form Daniil Medvedev in blockbuster semifinal contest at Dubai Open 2023 – Follow Djokovic vs Medvedev LIVE updates
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World No.1 @DjokerNole booked his spot in the semi-finals of the @atptour 500 event in Dubai with a hard-fought victory over a spirited @HubertHurkacz! 👏#DDFTennis #ATP pic.twitter.com/sUXtrLuU1l
— Dubai Tennis Champs (@DDFTennis) March 2, 2023
- Novak Djokovic has won 15 straight games in the season this year. This is the Serbian’s fifth best start to a season in his career.
- At the Dubai Open, he faced a scare against qualifier Tomas Machac. Djokovic had to fight hard to win the contest in the third set tie-breaker.
- In the next two rounds, he came back to form as he sailed past Tallon Griekspoor and Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to set up semifinal clash against Daniil Medvedev.
- Djokovic started the year by winning the Adelaide International title. He then went on to clinch his career’s 22nd Grand Slam title by winning the Australian Open.
- Daniil Medvedev meanwhile is on a 12-match winning streak in the ATP Tour this year.
- He entered the Dubai Open after winning back-to-back titles in ATP Rotterdam and Qatar Open.
- At the Dubai Open, he is yet to drop a set. He began the tournament with a 6-4, 6-2 win against Matteo Arnaldi.
- In the next two rounds he clinched victories against Alexander Bublik and Borna Coric. He will now face a big test against Novak Djokovic in the upcoming contest.
Djokovic vs Medvedev Head-to-Head: In the 13 matches between both the players so far, Djokovic leads the head-to-head record 9-4. They last met at the Adelaide International earlier this year. In the semifinal contest, Djokovic clinched a 6-3, 6-4 win. Medvedev is now aiming to avenge the loss. Both the players are in terrific form and it is difficult to predict a winner.
Djokovic is definitely not taking his opponent lighty. Ahead of the contest, he said, “We’ve played each other quite a few times, so if I do play him I obviously know what to expect. I’ve been watching him play. He’s on a roll and winning tournaments. We would both arrive in good form so it will be a great match.”
Where to watch Dubai Open 2023 LIVE?
Dubai Open 2023 matches can be watched LIVE on Tennis TV.
Dubai Open Semifinal LIVE: Novak Djokovic faces in-form Daniil Medvedev in blockbuster semifinal contest at Dubai Open 2023 – Follow Djokovic vs Medvedev LIVE updates
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