Grand slam champions Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev will clash in a blockbuster semi-final at the Adelaide International on Saturday.
Djokovic secured passage through to the last four with a win over world No.18 Denis Shapovalov, while Medvedev disposed of compatriot Karen Khachanov.
It will mark the 12th meeting between Djokovic and Medvedev, which has included the pair splitting two grand slam finals.
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Djokovic defeated Medvedev in meritorious fashion to seal the 2021 Australian Open crown, but Medvedev turned the tables later that year in the US Open final.
That match left Djokovic in tears as he fell one win short of securing the Grand Slam – securing all four majors in the same year – and surpassing rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in grand slam singles titles.
More recently, Djokovic and Medvedev met in the ATP Finals in Italy, with Djokovic needing three hours and 11 minutes to prevail 6-3, 6-7(5), 7-6(2).
“Hopefully (it will be) another long night,” Djokovic said in Adelaide after defeating Shapovalov.
“I don’t think there’s going to be too many short points tomorrow unless we both serve well. Normally when you play Daniil, you have to be ready to go the distance, physically, mentally, game-wise.
“He’s definitely one of the best players in the world for the past five years. He’s established himself as a Grand Slam winner and a No. 1 in the world, so he’s someone I respect a lot. We had some amazing battles over the years and I’m hoping for another good battle tomorrow.”
ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL – Order of play (all times AEDT)
Centre Court
Matches from 12:30pm
Storm Hunter and Katerina Siniakova (1) vs Asia Muhammad and Taylor Townsend (6)
Not before 2:30pm
Irinia-Camelia Begu vs Aryna Sabalenka (2)
Not before 4:30pm
Sebastian Korda vs Yoshihito Nishioka
Not before 7pm
Ons Jabeur (1) vs Linda Noskova
Not before 9pm
Novak Djokovic (1) vs Daniil Medvedev (3)
UNITED CUP – Order of play (all times AEDT)
Sydney, Ken Rosewall Arena
Poland (0-2) vs USA (2-0)
Matches from 10am
Hubert Hurkacz (POL) vs Taylor Fritz (USA)
Magda Linette (POL) vs Madison Keys (USA)
Mixed doubles match to follow
Greece (0-2) vs Italy (2-0)
Not before 5pm
Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) vs Matteo Berrettini (ITA)
Despina Papamichail (GRE) vs Lucia Bronzetti (ITA)
Mixed doubles match to follow
