Last night 8/10, the focus of the felt ball village was the semi -final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev at Astana Open. This is considered the early final of the tournament when the two players are in very high form.
This match, Djokovic started not good when losing 4-6 in Set 1. Set 2, Serbian player has shown his bravery. In the tie-break series, he defeated the opponent with the 8-6 close score, thereby equalizing the score 1-1.
With this result, the two players have to enter the set of 3 decisions. However, the central yard fans did not continue to follow this competition when Medvedev suddenly gave up. Immediately after the match, the Russian tennis player explained the reason.
“This is the second time in my life to give up halfway like this. I am stretching.
First I thought I might have cramps, but then realized it was not. When deciding to withdraw, I found myself able to play another 5, 10 points. But maybe if I recklessly played, I might have to rest for half a year later.
If he won, I would not play the final. Congratulations to Novak, he is in great performance. Good luck in the final, ”Medvedev said.
With Medvedev give up, Djokovic officially won tickets to play the final. His last opponent is Stefanos Tsitsipas, who has just defeated Andray Rubleev in the semi -finals. This talent will take place at 17:30 this afternoon 9/10.
