End of Medvedev’s streaks and a sprint to avoid finishing “dry” in 2025

ByDavid Mitchell
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Daniil Medvedev defeated James Duckworth in the semifinals of the ATP 250 in Almaty, He put an end to several streaks and put in a final sprint to avoid finishing “dry” in 2025.

He had six consecutive defeats in hard-court semis and will play for his first title since May 2023 (Rome Masters 1000) after 6-7 (10), 6-3 and 6-2 against the Australian revelation of the tournament.

At the age of 29, he became the player with the most accumulated title games among those born after 1990. and, if he manages to win the 21st title of his career, he will be 875 points away from the cut-off line that, at the moment, establishes Lorenzo Musetti in eighth position heading to the ATP Finals in Turin.

To do this he will have to beat in the last round Corentin Moutet who reported Alex Michelsen 7-5 and 6-4.

After missing out on the ATP 500 in Beijing (he retired against Learner Tien) and the Masters 1000 in Shanghai (lost to Arthur Rinderknech), he made his way into his second final of the season (Halle and Almaty).

It will be his 40th definition as a professional and is the second active player with the most only behind Novak Djokovic which carries the shocking figure of 143.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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