World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is testing a new sport

Djokovic had to do everything in his power to put down 38 winners against his opponent who covered the court beautifully, controlled his strokes well and emerged as a worthy winner in straight sets. Novak opened his 36th final with a break in the second game.

Medvedev was denied two service points in the eighth game before Djokovic wrapped up the opening game at 15 a few minutes later to level the score at 6-3. The second set lasted an hour and 45 minutes, and was one of the longest sets of Novak’s career.

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Medvedev made a fresh start and fought hard, with many of the exchanges going beyond the 20th or 30th shot. Daniel wasted his chance and fell two sets back, finding himself in a stubborn position.

The world number two wasted a break point at 3-3 and wasted match points in the next game to experience his first break point of the match. Djokovic denied this with a winner with a half-volley, sending the match back to home after four draws and securing the score at 4-4.

Novak managed to stay in the set at 5-6 and saw a set point. Djokovic denied this with a brave shot into the net and a winner, starting the tiebreak. Daniil led 3-1 before Novak diligently pulled back and counterattacked 7-5 after his opponent’s backhand error for a huge confidence boost after two and a half hours of grueling battle!

Djokovic served well at the start of the third set, breaking his opponent’s serve in the fourth game and leading 3-1 after a backhand by Medvedev. The Russian pulled it off again in the next bout, pitching his only comeback bout and seeking a comeback.