Djokovic revealed that Medvedev told him to retire suddenly

the serbian Novak Djokovic he enthusiastically celebrated the victory in the tiebreak of the second set, by 8-6. He went to the chair to gather his strength when he felt a hand on his left shoulder. It was his rival, the Russian Daniel Medvedev who contacted ‘Nole’ that he was in the final of the ATP 500 indoor tournament on a hard court in Astana.

The Muscovite, 26 years old and world number 4, decided to withdraw in surprise. Minutes after absorbing a clear volley at 6-6 in the tiebreak that would have given him the match point, moments after saving a set point, he surrendered in the second.

When the hour and 47-minute battle boasted a dramatic outcome, after a massive level of 4-6, 7-6 (8), the conclusion was surreal because there was no trace of the problems that led Medvedev to leave. .

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Novak Djokovic, 35 years old and number 7, qualified for his 128th final, will fight for the 90th title against the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas24 years old and number 6, winner of the first Russian semi-final Andrew Rublev by 4-6, 6-4 and 6-3.

Balkan can now seal his qualification for the ATP Finals this Sunday. A pure formality. recent champion of Tel Avivif there was time for Medvedev to break his streak of winning sets, he stopped it falling in the fifteenth.

After a few moments of calm, passing through the locker room, Djokovic announced to the public that “I was surprised because he looked perfect, but Medvedev told me that he noticed a pull in the adductor. I hope it’s not serious, he is the best in two sets.” The Balkan was still a bit amazed by the Russian’s behaviour, despite this reported injury as he worked hard to seal victory in the ‘tiebreak’.