Medvedev sweeps past Brooksby to reach Dubai semis
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Dubai: Daniil Medvedev produced a clinical 6 2, 6 1 performance against Jenson Brooksby on Thursday to advance to his third Dubai semi final. The f...
Dubai: Daniil Medvedev produced a clinical 6-2, 6-1 performance against Jenson Brooksby on Thursday to advance to his third Dubai semi-final.
The former world number one boasts 22 career titles but has never won the same tournament twice. He is trying to change that this week in Dubai, where he lifted the trophy in 2023.
"I felt great. I know that maybe he had some issues, shoulder or elbow, I'm not sure, but his first serve was not going as probably he can usually do," said Medvedev, who is seeking a second title of the season to go with the one he won in Brisbane.
"But you still need to play, you still need to put the returns in. He's a big fighter...
"I'm happy with the way I'm playing here and I'm looking forward to the semis."
