"He has everything in the game": what they said about Medvedev's victory in the semifinals of the Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev's victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas was a real treat for Russian fans.

The tennis player confidently beat his opponent in three sets and for the first time in his career reached the final of the Australian Open.

After the end of the match, the domestic athlete admitted that he was a little scared.

“Of course, it was not easy.

We saw how in the match with Rafa the first two sets ended with about the same score, Nadal dominated, but Stefanos managed to win.

I must say, I got a little scared and squeezed - this is the semifinals of "Slam", and we played in them not 50 times, like Novak and Roger.

I'm glad that I was able to add in the tense moments on the pitch.

I'm glad I made it to the final.

I can't say what I do when it gets scary.

I'm just trying to serve aces and hammer right through.

I remember it was 30:40 when he was already leading 4: 3.

And my only chance was to serve powerfully.

And I made an ace.

So I stayed in the match, "- quotes the words of Medvedev Sports.ru.

In the final, Medvedev will meet with Novak Djokovic himself.

However, Daniel admitted that he would try to treat the venerable opponent without undue reverence.

“He has not lost a single final out of eight, so all the pressure is on the Serb - he needs to catch up with Roger and Rafa in the number of victories at Grand Slam.

I hope I go out and show my best game.

We have already seen that I can win big if I play well.

Of course, he has more experience.

But he can also lose more, ”added the Russian.

In turn, Tsitsipas congratulated Medvedev on his victory and called his tennis performance a real "show", which he was unable to cope with.

“Everyone saw what happened today.

He put on a show, became Daniil Medvedev for three sets.

The fact that I fought in the third set did not matter anymore.

I don't think I would have had the strength to win back.

The first two sets decided everything.

Medvedev has everything in the game.

He's smart, delivers almost like Isner, acts great on the back line.

It makes life very difficult for opponents, plays very cleverly.

It's interesting to watch this.

I wouldn't be surprised if Medvedev wins the tournament.

On the other hand, two years ago, when Rafa beat me, I was sure that he would win.

But Medvedev is capable.

That would be good for him, good for tennis.

And then only Novak, Rafa and Roger win.

His victory would have cheered up the situation ”- emphasized the Greek.

Medvedev's victory did not leave indifferent even Hollywood stars.

So, the famous actor Russell Crowe admitted that in the future he will worry about the Russian, and in the women's net - for Naomi Osaka.

Experts were also impressed by Medvedev's game.

So, the ex-first racket of the world Yevgeny Kafelnikov said that Daniel was waiting for a truly historic final with Djokovic.

“For complete clarity!

Medvedev in the final will feel like Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros, like Michael Jordan in the NBA Finals, like Tiger Woods, who is leading on Sunday.

It's that simple, "Kafelnikov wrote on Twitter. 

In turn, Nikolai Davydenko was amazed at the ease with which his compatriot beat Tsitsipas.

According to him, it testifies to the excellent form of the athlete. 

“He is ready for the final, not so tired, he will recover by the final.

Although Djokovic has more time for this.

It all depends on Medvedev, he has a chance to win against Djokovic if he plays his game, calmly, with concentration, will not go out to the emotions that he sometimes have.

Djokovic is the first in the world and has more experience in finals, he is considered the favorite of this match.

But we, like all Russians, hope that Medvedev will win, ”TASS quotes Davydenko.

And Andrei Chesnokov stressed that Medvedev showed phenomenal tennis and acted so aggressively that Tsitsipas simply did not keep up with him.

“Medvedev opened up after a five-set match with Krajinovich in all his glory, everything flew into the court, twice as fast and stronger.

He plays with incredible ease now, it's very cool.

It is worth noting that Medvedev does such a job in training that it is simply unbearable physically, I saw it with my own eyes.

To do this, you need to have insane self-control.

After such work, any djokovici, nadals and tsitsipats are nothing to him, because he passed the hardest load.

No matter how you drive him to the right and to the left, it is almost impossible to tire him out, ”the Sport24 expert quotes.

Finally, the president of the Russian Tennis Federation Shamil Tarpishchev noted that Medvedev had shown an excellent game for two and a half sets.

“Great match.

Medvedev played two and a half sets perfectly.

The serve gave reliability, inevitably won on the back line.

There was a slight decline, but calmed down and calmed Tsitsipas.

With Djokovic, there is every chance.

Especially if it serves as it is today, "- quotes the functionary" Championship ".