Novak Djokovic targets Daniil Medvedev: his keys to the big challenge

Target rematch against one of the iconic opponents of recent months.

Novak Djokovic is targeting Daniil Medvedev, whom he will face once again in the semifinals of the ATP 500 tournament in Astana. And the Serb has already set his sights not only on the keys to the challenge, but also on what has determined the last few confrontations between the two outfielders.

“A decisive role on the outcome of the match will come from our fitness and the ability to control the confrontation, as we both have a strength in the defensive phase,” Djokovic explained, speaking to ATP Tour microphones. “However, I think it will be a balanced challenge, and the details will decide.

“Medvedev is dangerous when he uses his backhand, and he makes his opponent move a lot. Then he is particularly fearsome from the backcourt. I will try to put him in trouble from the start,” added Djokovic. Who also framed his best performance (“The Australian Open 2021 final”) and worst “The US Open 2021”) against the Russian.