Bautista defeated number one Medvedev and reached the semifinals in Mallorca

the castellonian Robert Baptistnumber 20 in the world, qualified this Thursday to play the semifinals of the Mallorca tournament, by beating the number one in the world, the Russian. Daniel Medvedev6-3 and 6-2, in 1 hour and 11 minutes on the middle grass court Majorca Country Club.

Bautista took revenge against Medvedev, who beat him in the quarterfinals of Halle (Germany)in a very complete game for the player from Castellón, has already recovered from a wrist injury that forced him to give up the clay court season this year.

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Medvedev could not defend the title he won on the lawn of Mallorca last year.

The Muscovite did not show any signs of being comfortable on the track. Under the scorching sun, he abused the dropshots in the first set and unleashed his bad mood by hitting his own bench at the start of the second set.

That gesture was publicly denounced and the current number one in the world responded by showing both thumbs down.

Medvedev was not satisfied with a good year. He lost all three finals he played: against Rafael Nadal (Australia), Tim Van Rijthoven (Hertongenbosch) and Hubert Hurkacz (Halle).

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Bautista, who reached the quarterfinals due to the Australian’s withdrawal Nick Kyrgiosinjured, was happy for his success with the statements he made at the foot of the track.

“I had to play very well to beat Medvedev. He beat me last week and it was a very complete match from my side, very solid. Last week I was not convinced that I could beat Medvedev. Daniel. This time I had opportunities for you and I took advantage of them ”, reviews the man from Castellón.

Bautista will face in the semifinals the winner of the match between the Swiss Antoine Bellier and the dutch Tallon Griekspoor.