AO2023 LIVE Streaming – Daniil Medvedev Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev was RUTHLESSLY beaten by Novak Djokovic in Adelaide International on Saturday. But the Russian is confident he can put it across Djokovic in Australian Open 2023. Medvedev says he still believes he has the weapons to beat “best in the world”. Medvedev dropped to seventh in the world rankings in 2022. But He said he felt “really great” and was in a good place heading into the opening Grand Slam of the year: Follow Australian Open 2023 LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
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The Russian, a losing finalist at the last two Australian Opens, crashed 6-3, 6-4 to a dominant Djokovic on Friday evening in the Adelaide International semi-finals. Despite the defeat,
“Novak is different league – 21 Slams. That’s all we have to say. But generally positive and I need to stay positive because the first Slam is coming,” he said after the defeat. “You have to believe in yourself,” he added. “I honestly say that before every match.
“Every time I play them (Djokovic and Rafael Nadal), before the match the only thought is I have to win, I have to try my best to win. “I managed to do it. Rafa I think I beat only once, but still I managed to do it. I had some tough matches against him. Against Novak I won a Slam.”
Since defeating Djokovic for the 2021 US Open title, Medvedev has been beaten three times by the Serb, who is back in Australia after missing last year’s Australian Open because of his vaccination status. Medvedev almost beat Nadal at Melbourne Park last year in an epic final before going down in five sets.
While Djokovic and Nadal pose a serious threat to Medvedev’s quest for a second Grand Slam title, he got a boost last week when world number one Carlos Alcaraz pulled out injured. The Russian said it was shame, but he was sure the young Spaniard would bounce back.
“It’s a pity. He’s one of the best players in the world,” he said. “The way he played at 18 years old, he could be a little bit kind of Rafa, Novak, Roger (Federer) kind of guy. But he still has 19 slams to win. “I’m sure he’s going to come back stronger.”
Djokovic vs Korda LIVE – Adelaide International Final LIVE: Novak Djokovic now just needs one more victory to begin the 2023 season with an ATP title to his name. The former World No.1 faces USA’s Sebastian Korda in the final of Adelaide International on Sunday, 8th January 2023. Djokovic is entering the contest after a straight set win against Daniil Medvedev. Meanwhile, Korda advanced to the final after receiving a walkover in the semifinal against Japan’s Yoshihitao Nishioka. The match is scheduled to begin a 1 PM IST. Follow Novak Djokovic vs Sebastian Korda LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
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- Novak Djokovic has had a terrific start to the new season. He has carried his form from where he left off last year as he has made it to his fifth straight final on the ATP Tour.
- The Serbian is aiming to lift the title at the Adelaide International as it will serve as a morale booster ahead of his return to the Australian Open.
- Djokovic began the tournament with a 6-3, 6-2 victory against Constant Lestienne. He followed it up with a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) win against Quentin Halys.
- In the quarterfinal he sailed past seventh seed Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 to set up clash with Medvedev in the semifinal.
- Against Daniil Medvedev he had an injury scare but came back and rallied past the Russian with a clinical 6-3, 6-4 win.
- The Serbian should be fine in the final as the injury to his ankle is not expected to be a serious issue. He will enter the contest against Sebastian Korda as the favourite.
Djokovic vs Korda Head-to-Head: Sebastian Korda will meet Novak Djokovic for the first time in his career. Both the players are in great form but with experience, Djokovic is definitely the favourite in the upcoming contest.
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