A Sunday to dream. Sinner-Medvedev a Melbourne, in the homeland of the legendary Australians. The noble fathers of tennis, capable of bringing this sport to the highest levels. From Rod Laver to Sinner. Half a century of stories. The Darwinian evolution from the spectacular serve and volley with wooden rackets, to the speeds that are unthinkable and prohibitive for humans today. A thrilling final, with enormous value. THE precedents I am 6-3 per Medvedevwho won the first 6 matches in a row with Jannik. Taboo broken with the last three successes in a row for the blue.
Medvedev’s comeback victory in the semifinals in 5 sets (5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3) over Zverev confirmed the temperament and perfect condition of the former world no.1 . It will be one balanced finish e very tough on a technical, physical and nervous level. A test of strength. With one certainty. More than ever today, it is the opponents who have to fear Jannik. Djokovic left the court destroyed. After winning 33 games in a row, Melbourne lost to someone stronger than them. Dominated in terms of physical and mental wear and tear. The weapons with which the Serbian has always swept away his opponents. A handover after having already beaten him in Turin and Malaga.
Also adding the ability to go all the way to the distance of three sets out of five. The fact that he has lost only one set in 6 matches so far adds that perfection is ever closer. Enriched by one variety and power of service never handled so casually in innings. An ability to field coverage both in lateral movements and in the forward sprint, as seen in the reactivity to arrive at Djokovic’s poisonous slams.
To all this, we must add the two very heavy baseline shots that broke through even the best defense on the circuit, which has always been rock-solid, of the world no.1. Nothing is random. All built step by step. Day after day. As in the management of the post ATP Finals and triumph in the Davis Cup. No excitement and zero relaxation. He stopped for a few days to ski, no holidays and worked hard every day in Alicante, Spain to be ready for the three out of five in the scorching Australian heat.
Humility and a spirit of sacrifice fuel continuous improvement. Phenomenal in work culture. Fundamental path to get to 22 years one step away from the first Slam title. A dreamy Sunday. One step away from Paradise on the other side of the world.
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Towards Sinner-Medvedev: 10 things to know
Sinner for the first Slam of his career, Medvedev to equal Safin and Kafelnikov. Here are 10 statistics and curiosities in view of the Australian Open final, scheduled for tomorrow at 9.30 am and live on Eurosport, channel 210 of the Sky remote control SINNER’S PATH TO THE FINAL – THE BOLELLI E VAVASSORI FINAL LIVE
VERSO SINNER-MEDVEDEV
- Sinner for history, Medvedev for the Slam which he has been missing since 2021. It is just one of the premises in view of the Australian Open final between the Italian and the Russian who will compete for the fifth time in the last year with a title at stake ;
- Here are the 10 curiosities to discover on the eve of the final, scheduled for Sunday on the Rod Laver Arena
1) THE PRECEDENTS
- It will be the tenth match between Sinner and Medvedev, the sixth in the last year: the score is 6-3 in favor of the Russian, but Jannik has won the last three matches.
- The two will face each other for the fifth time in the final: considering only the matches with the title at stake, the score is 2-2
ALL OF THE ABOVE
- 2023 – ATP Finals 2023, SF: Sinner b. Medvedev 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-1
- 2023 – Vienna, F: Sinner b. Medvedev 7-6(7), 4-6, 6-3
- 2023 – Beijing, F: Sinner b. Medvedev 7-6(2), 7-6(2)
- 2023 – Miami, F: Medvedev b. Sinner 7-5, 6-3
- 2023 – Rotterdam, F: Medvedev b. Sinner 5-7, 6-2, 6-2
- 2022 – Vienna, QF: Medvedev b. Sinner 6-4, 6-2
- 2021 – ATP Finals, RR: Medvedev b. Sinner 6-0, 6-7(5), 7-6(8)
- 2021 – Marsiglia, QF: Medvedev b. Sinner 6-2, 6-4
- 2020 – Marseille, R16: Medvedev b. Sinner 1-6, 6-1, 6-2