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Daniil Medvedev harnesses rage to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas and set up Rafael Nadal showdown at Australian Open

Medvedev harnesses rage to set up Nadal showdown

Boris Becker says Daniil Medvedev outburst ‘the decisive moment’ in semi-final win against Stefanos Tsitsipas

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'Not the warmest of handshakes' - Daniil Medvedev beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in fiery match to reach Australian Open final

'Not the warmest of handshakes' - Medvedev beats Tsitsipas in fiery match to reach final

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MATCH REPORT Fancy reading an in-depth report on Medvedev's triumph? We've got you covered.

Fancy reading an in-depth report on Medvedev's triumph? We've got you covered.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 *4-6 MEDVEDEV Medvedev senses an opportunity, winning the opening point before smashing a shot down the line to make it 0-30. Another smart winner gives him three set points. Tsitsipas defends the first, but a thunderous rally ends with him spooning a return well wide. Medvedev raises his racquet in triumph.

Medvedev senses an opportunity, winning the opening point before smashing a shot down the line to make it 0-30. Another smart winner gives him three set points. Tsitsipas defends the first, but a thunderous rally ends with him spooning a return well wide. Medvedev raises his racquet in triumph.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 4-5* MEDVEDEV It's another love hold for Medvedev. Could we be heading towards another tie-break here, or will someone drop their guard for a decisive break?

It's another love hold for Medvedev. Could we be heading towards another tie-break here, or will someone drop their guard for a decisive break?

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 *4-4 MEDVEDEV Tsitsipas wins three points in quick succession before an unforced forehand error gives Medvedev a sniff. Tsitsipas recovers well, however.

Tsitsipas wins three points in quick succession before an unforced forehand error gives Medvedev a sniff. Tsitsipas recovers well, however.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 3-4* MEDVEDEV Medvedev's serve continues to be absolutely lethal. Tsitsipas is struggling to return at the moment, let alone break.

Medvedev's serve continues to be absolutely lethal. Tsitsipas is struggling to return at the moment, let alone break.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 *3-3 MEDVEDEV Tsitsipas opens with another drop shot but, this time, Medvedev gets there and returns with a vengeance. The world No 4 wins three points on the bounce, but drops two more to take the game to deuce. Tsitsipas wins an extended rally with a fantastic forehand volley, but then slices a shot into the net to squander his advantage. He finally sees out the game with a forehand smash followed by a big first serve which Medvedev can't return.

Tsitsipas opens with another drop shot but, this time, Medvedev gets there and returns with a vengeance. The world No 4 wins three points on the bounce, but drops two more to take the game to deuce. Tsitsipas wins an extended rally with a fantastic forehand volley, but then slices a shot into the net to squander his advantage. He finally sees out the game with a forehand smash followed by a big first serve which Medvedev can't return.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 2-3* MEDVEDEV Medvedev holds to love, continuing to look dominant on serve. Fine margins, but the Russian seems to have a slight edge right now.

Medvedev holds to love, continuing to look dominant on serve. Fine margins, but the Russian seems to have a slight edge right now.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 *2-2 MEDVEDEV Medvedev is on the prowl, but Tsitsipas seems determined not to give him an opening. He sees out another service game, keeping his cool under pressure.

Medvedev is on the prowl, but Tsitsipas seems determined not to give him an opening. He sees out another service game, keeping his cool under pressure.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 1-2* MEDVEDEV Medvedev drops a single point on the way to another hold. This match is so, so close.

Medvedev drops a single point on the way to another hold. This match is so, so close.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 *1-1 MEDVEDEV It's a bit of a struggle, but Tsitsipas holds. Medvedev is hitting some venemous shots at the moment.

It's a bit of a struggle, but Tsitsipas holds. Medvedev is hitting some venemous shots at the moment.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 0-1* MEDVEDEV Medvedev makes an erratic start to the third set, gifting Tsitsipas two break points. He defends both, closing out the game at deuce.

Medvedev makes an erratic start to the third set, gifting Tsitsipas two break points. He defends both, closing out the game at deuce.

MEDVEDEV ON THE TURNING POINT "Some tennis matches, it is very even," says Medvedev, when asked to identify the decisive moment in his win. "I feel like, in a few moments, I maybe missed some balls where I could have got a break, he missed a few in the beginning of the third set, and then, starting from 5-4 in the third, I just found some momentum and something in the eyes to try to read his serve. I tried to put every ball in and made a few very important passing shots. His energy went down because of this, especially after the third set, and my energy was going on the up. I think it would have gone up even more if the match had continued."

"Some tennis matches, it is very even," says Medvedev, when asked to identify the decisive moment in his win. "I feel like, in a few moments, I maybe missed some balls where I could have got a break, he missed a few in the beginning of the third set, and then, starting from 5-4 in the third, I just found some momentum and something in the eyes to try to read his serve. I tried to put every ball in and made a few very important passing shots. His energy went down because of this, especially after the third set, and my energy was going on the up. I think it would have gone up even more if the match had continued."

MEDVEDEV SAYS OUTBURST WAS 'A BIG MISTAKE' Asked about his verbal volley at umpire Jaume Campistol midway through the match, Medvedev suggests it was an error on his part. "To be honest, I don't think emotions like that help me too much," he says. "When I made it, many times before I have lost a match because of this because you lose concentration and lose too much energy, which maybe in the fourth set [leaves you with] not enough. So as soon as I'd done it I was like: 'That was a big mistake.' I'm happy that I managed to reconcentrate for the beginning of the third set."

MEDVEDEV SAYS OUTBURST WAS 'A BIG MISTAKE'

Asked about his verbal volley at umpire Jaume Campistol midway through the match, Medvedev suggests it was an error on his part. "To be honest, I don't think emotions like that help me too much," he says. "When I made it, many times before I have lost a match because of this because you lose concentration and lose too much energy, which maybe in the fourth set [leaves you with] not enough. So as soon as I'd done it I was like: 'That was a big mistake.' I'm happy that I managed to reconcentrate for the beginning of the third set."

GAME, SET, MATCH Medvedev goes through to his second consecutive Australian Open final. Furious outbursts aside, that was a beautifully composed performance which reaffirmed his status as the tournament favourite.

Medvedev goes through to his second consecutive Australian Open final. Furious outbursts aside, that was a beautifully composed performance which reaffirmed his status as the tournament favourite. 

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 4-6 *1-5 MEDVEDEV It's all over for Tsitsipas. Medvedev sets up another break point, coming to the net to win the decisive rally with a driven forehand which leaves his opponent rooted to the spot.

It's all over for Tsitsipas. Medvedev sets up another break point, coming to the net to win the decisive rally with a driven forehand which leaves his opponent rooted to the spot.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 4-6 1-4* MEDVEDEV Tsitsipas can't find a way through Medvedev's steel-plated defence, with the Russian dropping a single point en route to another hold.

Tsitsipas can't find a way through Medvedev's steel-plated defence, with the Russian dropping a single point en route to another hold.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 4-6 *1-3 MEDVEDEV Tsitsipas yields two break points after some fantastic play from Medvedev. The Russian breaks at the first time of asking in a moment which could well decide the outcome of the match.

Tsitsipas yields two break points after some fantastic play from Medvedev. The Russian breaks at the first time of asking in a moment which could well decide the outcome of the match.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 4-6 1-2* MEDVEDEV Medvedev is left with a furrowed brow after dropping a couple of points, but he sees out the game nonetheless.

Medvedev is left with a furrowed brow after dropping a couple of points, but he sees out the game nonetheless.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 4-6 *1-1 MEDVEDEV Tsitsipas drops a single point on the way to winning his first service game of the fourth set. He gets a coaching warning in the aftermath, which will leave Medvedev feeling vindicated.

Tsitsipas drops a single point on the way to winning his first service game of the fourth set. He gets a coaching warning in the aftermath, which will leave Medvedev feeling vindicated.

TSITSIPAS 6-7 6-4 4-6 0-1* MEDVEDEV Medvedev wins his third game on the trot, holding with ease. Tsitsipas needs to reassert himself.

Medvedev wins his third game on the trot, holding with ease. Tsitsipas needs to reassert himself.

WHO WILL JOIN NADAL IN THE FINAL? Good morning and welcome to our coverage of Stefanos Tsitsipas' semi-final meeting with Daniil Medvedev on Rod Laver Arena. Whoever wins will meet Rafael Nadal in the final, following his 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win against Matteo Berrettini.

Good morning and welcome to our coverage of Stefanos Tsitsipas' semi-final meeting with Daniil Medvedev on Rod Laver Arena. Whoever wins will meet Rafael Nadal in the final, following his 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win against Matteo Berrettini.

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