September 09, (THEWILL) – In an enthralling US Open semi-finals, Russian Daniil Medvedev upset defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, in four sets to reach the final.
The third seed denied the Spanish star the chance to become the first man to successfully defend the US Open title since Roger Federer in 2008. On the Arthur Ashe Stadium court, the pair battled for over three hours in a gripping match full of twists and turns. Medvedev had to raise his game to overcome the 19-year-old Alcaraz, who had comfortably beaten him twice earlier this season.
Interestingly, the Russian delivered when it mattered, playing an inspired match to prevail 7-6 6-1 3-6 6-3. After taking the first set in a tiebreak, Medvedev raced away with the second set for a commanding lead. Alcaraz responded emphatically to claim the third, but Medvedev remained composed. He broke in the sixth game of the fourth set and held his nerve to close out victory on his fourth match point.
With the final pairing set, Novak Djokovic has the chance to gain revenge against Medvedev in Sunday’s final. The Serb’s calendar Grand Slam dreams were ended by the Russian in the US Open final two years ago. The highly anticipated rematch will be a blockbuster finale to cap off a thrilling tournament.
In a match filled with breathtaking shot-making, Medvedev’s determined and tactically astute performance proved the difference. His comeback win demonstrates why he remains one of the fiercest competitors in men’s tennis. Alcaraz will have to wait another year for a chance to lift the trophy again.
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