Medvedev Pushes into Hangzhou Semis – Tennis Now

Daniil Medvedev reached the semis in Hangzhou, the place a well-known good friend awaits.

Chris OddoSeptember 27, 20262 minute learn

Daniil Medvedev wasn’t precisely thrilled together with his efficiency towards Coleman Wong on Sunday in Hangzhou, however the former World No. 1 is pleased to have booked a spot within the semifinals alongside Roman Safiullin on the ATP 250 occasion.

Medvedev, who’s presently eighth within the ATP’s Race to Turin standings, received 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-3 to achieve his 68th profession tour-level semifinal – and sixth of 2026. Medvedev is presently 371 factors forward of Jodar within the race for the ultimate spot.

“I ought to have performed higher,” the 30-year-old mentioned on court docket after the win. “I ought to have received in two units, however, yeah, looking for my stage. So an important factor is to win, and I’m pleased to win and looking out ahead to tomorrow.”

Medvedev grew up taking part in junior occasions with Roman Safiullin, however the pair have by no means confronted one another professionally. That may change on Monday, as Safiullin took out Bu Yunchaokete, 6-3, 6-3, to achieve the final 4.

“I didn’t really know that we didn’t play on the ATP Tour as a result of we performed a lot in juniors. And I’m undecided if we ever performed Challengers or Futures, so I believe it’s going to be our first assembly in skilled tennis,” Medvedev mentioned.

“So it’s going to be enjoyable as a result of we all know one another very properly. We have been on the identical group within the ATP Cup and in many alternative junior tournaments collectively. So I’m actually pleased that he’s within the semifinal, and I’m going to attempt to present my greatest tomorrow as a result of he’s a really robust opponent.”

Kyrian Jacquet reached his maiden ATP semifinal with a 7-6(12), 6-4 win over No. 5 seed Fabian Marozsan. In consequence, the 25-year-old Frenchman is slated to make his Prime 100 debut in subsequent week’s ATP rankings.

The Lyon native will face second-seeded Andrey Rublev within the semis. Rublev was two factors from defeat within the second set however rallied to take out Hugo Gaston, 6-7(6), 7-6(4), 6-1.