New York Flushing Meadows US Open Day 1 29/08/2022 Daniil Medvedev (xxx) wins first round match Photo Roger Parker International Sports Fotos Ltd
Daniil Medvedev faces off against resurgent Canadian Denis Shapovalov on Sunday in the final of the ATP Vienna event, as the former No. 1 plays his fifth final of the season.
Medvedev won a fifth semi-final on Saturday as he defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-2 while Shapo, whose first six month of 2022 were modest at best, backed up a win three weeks ago in Tokyo over Borna Coric, defeating the Croat 7-6(4), 6-0.
Medvedev owns 14 career titles while his Canadian final opponent aims for a third title and second this season after Sydney.
“It was a great match,” Medvedev said after overcoming Dimitrov.
“There were a few moments where I thought I should have done just a little bit better, to go in front earlier and try to build the pressure earlier.
“Then I managed to stay consistent and, in the most important points, managed to raise my level. That was enough today, and I’m really happy with my level.”
Dimitrov out-hit Medvedev 21 winners to 17, the Bulgarian was unable to break through.
Medvedev remains unbroken on serve this week as he seeks a second title of the season and bids to qualify for next month’s eight-man ATP Finals in Turin.
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