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Medvedev fights back from two sets down to reach Australian Open final
Daniil Medvedev of Russia celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, January 27, 2024

DANIIL MEDVEDEV recovered from two sets down for the second time this fortnight to beat bitter rival Alexander Zverev and reach his third Australian Open final.

The third seed was second best through two sets but won two tie-breaks before clinching a 5-7 3-6 7-6 (4) 7-6 (5) 6-3 victory after midnight on Rod Laver Arena.

It capped a dramatic day of tennis following Jannik Sinner’s upset of Novak Djokovic in the other semi-final to guarantee a first-time champion at Melbourne Park.

 

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