In a rematch of their Australian Open closing, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev are set to face one another within the semifinals of the Miami Open after each gamers secured victories within the quarterfinals. Sinner overcame Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2, whereas Medvedev defeated Nicolas Jarry 6-2, 7-6(7).
Their historical past is marked by an intriguing rivalry, with Medvedev initially dominating their matchups. Nevertheless, Sinner has turned the tide in latest encounters, profitable their final 4 conferences. This contains their most up-to-date conflict within the Australian Open closing, the place Sinner claimed his first Grand Slam title after an exciting five-set battle.
The start of a rivalry
Their rivalry started in February 2020 when Sinner, then simply 18 years previous, confronted Medvedev in Marseille. Regardless of profitable the primary set, Sinner in the end fell to the extra skilled Russian. Subsequent matches adopted an identical sample, with Medvedev rising victorious of their early encounters.
Nevertheless, the tables turned in 2022 when Sinner defeated Medvedev within the Beijing closing, marking the beginning of his dominance over the Russian. Since then, Sinner has claimed victories in Vienna, the ATP Finals semifinals, and the Australian Open closing, solidifying his standing as a formidable opponent for Medvedev.
An enormous match coming subsequent
Of their upcoming match, Sinner seeks to keep up his latest dominance over Medvedev, whereas the Russian will likely be decided to reclaim his profitable methods.
Their semifinal conflict guarantees to be one other charming chapter of their rivalry, with each gamers desirous to safe a spot within the Miami Open closing. The match will happen at MVP Area in Miami, with the date and time set for Saturday, March 30, 2024.
