Daniil Medvedev lost to the first two sets against Felix Auger -anssime in the last quarter-final of Australia expanded 2022. The world's No. 2 player then won the remaining 3 sets to become a rival of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-final.
The Russian tennis player acknowledged the difficulties that Felix Auger -anssime created in the match taking place at Rod Laver yard yesterday (January 26). The No. 2 seed won by the influence of Novak Djokovic. More precisely, the spirit of competition that the player who won 20 Grand Slam repeatedly showed has become the motivation for Medvedev.
“I did not play my ability while Felix Auger -anssime created an unbelievable tennis. To be honest, he was superior in the first 2 sets and I didn't know what to do”, Daniil Mevedev shared with reporter Jim Courier.
“At that time I asked myself: 'If Novak Djokovic here, what will he do'. Novak is one of the greatest champions. He always strives to the final scores to win. I told myself that I could do like Novak and I did”.
This is only the second time Daniil Medvedev has won after 2 sets. The Felix Auger-Radive Winnings helped the 25-year-old to continue the journey to conquer the second Grand Slam in his career, after the US Open (US Open) last year.
The second semi -final of Australia expanded 2022 between Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas on January 28. Medvedev won 6/8 times the previous talent with the Greeks. If surpassing Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world's No. 2 player is likely to face Rafael Nadal in the final.
