Tennis News: Novak Djokovic defeats Daniil Medvedev to advance to the final in Adelaide
Novak Djokovic continued his preparations for the Australian Open by defeating world number seven Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Adelaide International
Novak Djokovic defeats Daniil MedvedevIn Adelaide, the 35-year-old has yet to drop a set and continued that run, defeating Medvedev 6-3 6-4.
In the final on Sunday, Djokovic will face American Sebastian Korda.
The Australian Open begins on January 16, and Djokovic is aiming for his tenth title in Melbourne, which would be his 22nd Grand Slam victory.
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Adelaide is ranked fifth in the world. This is Djokovic's first tournament in Australia since being deported in 2022 due to his Covid-19 vaccine status. His visa suspension has now been lifted.
Korda, 22, advanced to the final in Adelaide when Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka retired injured with a 7-6 (7-5) 1-0 lead.
Carlos Alcaraz, the world's number one, will miss the Australian Open due to injury.