French Open 2021 Best of QF Day 1: Stefanos Tsitsipas storms into last four, Rafa gets ready
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev both have been viewed as potential future stars of tennis. Both have come close to Grand Slam titles. Now the pair of 20-somethings will meet each other for a berth in the French Open final after straight-set quarterfinal victories on Tuesday (June 8). It will be the youngest matchup in the men's semifinals at Roland Garros since a couple of guys named Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic met in 2008. While Rafa Nadal is set to face off against Diego Schwartman in the next quarterfinal on Wednesday (June 9). Here is a collection of picture with the best of action from day one of French Open 2021 quarterfinals.
Jun 09, 2021, 14:13 PM IST
French Open: Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Kei Nishikori enter pre-quarters
If Medvedev makes it to the final at Roland Garros and current world No.1 Serb Novak Djokovic does not, the Russian will be the new world No.1.
French Open: Roger Federer, Danil Medvedev cruise into second round
Eighth seed Federer had undergone two knee surgeries last year and was sidelined for most of the abbreviated 2020 season. But he shook off the rust in style against Istomin to extend his head-to-head dominance over Istomin to 8-0.
Novak Djokovic defends Australian Open dynasty against Daniil Medvedev rampage
The Australian Open 2021 has charted a rocky path through the Covid-19 pandemic and a snap five-day lockdown due to a local outbreak robbed it of much of its vitality. But a comforting sense of normality will pervade Rod Laver Arena when a healthy crowd files in for a final that could mark a shift in the tennis landscape.
Feb 20, 2021, 14:15 PM IST
Daniil Medvedev sees off Dominic Thiem to clinch ATP Finals title
Thiem was on course to become the first Austrian to win the title, following on from his recent U.S. Open triumph, but the relentless Medvedev ended his hopes.
Nov 23, 2020, 12:10 PM IST
ATP Finals: Daniil Medvedev eases past Diego Schwartzman to set up semi-final tie against Rafael Nadal
The comfortable victory over Schwartzmann enabled Medvedev to complete 3-0 run in Group Tokyo 1970.
Nov 21, 2020, 18:02 PM IST
ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic reaches semis, Rafael Nadal showdown still on
Defeat by Russian Daniil Medvedev had left the five-time champion needing to beat Germany`s Zverev to avoid a group stage exit.
Nov 20, 2020, 22:35 PM IST
ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal overpowers Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach semis
After a flurry of service breaks at the start of the third set, Nadal showed all his experience to pull away and reach the semi-finals for the first time in five years.
Nov 20, 2020, 15:19 PM IST
Novak Djokovic in peril at ATP Finals after thumping by mighty Daniil Medvedev
Medvedev, who made only 12 unforced errors, lost all three of his group matches on his ATP Finals debut in London last year.
Nov 19, 2020, 15:16 PM IST
Novak Djokovic drawn with Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev at ATP Finals
The men's tennis season finale is slated to take place in London from November 15 to 22.
Nov 13, 2020, 20:10 PM IST
Daniil Medvedev wears down Alexander Zverev in Paris to claim third Masters title
Third-seed Medvedev, who also defeated Zverev in the Shanghai final last year, returned strongly throughout the match to take his first title of the year.
Nov 09, 2020, 15:43 PM IST
Rafael Nadal sees off Jordan Thompson to reach Paris Masters quarter-finals
On Thursday, the Spanish tennis maestro became the fourth player in the Open Era to record 1,000 tour-level wins.
Nov 06, 2020, 15:29 PM IST
Sublime Dominic Thiem tames Alex de Minaur to reach US Open semi-finals
Second seed Dominic Thiem delivered a sublime performance to dismantle Australian Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday and canter into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open.
Sep 10, 2020, 11:16 AM IST
US Open: Clinical Daniil Medvedev sees off Andrey Rublev to reach semis
Daniil Medvedev continued his march towards a first Grand Slam title on Wednesday, powering into the U.S. Open semi-finals with a clinical 7-6(6), 6-3, 7-6(5) victory over childhood friend Andrey Rublev.
Sep 10, 2020, 09:17 AM IST
Russia`s Daniil Medvedev has no concerns about US Open coronavirus precautions
The world number five is the third seed in the men`s draw, behind Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem, for the Grand Slam tournament that starts on Monday.
Aug 30, 2020, 14:29 PM IST
Daniil Medvedev knocked out from Rotterdam Open
Top seed Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the Rotterdam Open on Wednesday, losing to 104th-ranked Canadian Vasek Pospisil, who marched into the last 16 with a 6-4, 6-3 victory.
Feb 13, 2020, 13:44 PM IST
Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev reach Australian Open last eight
World number one Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev proceed to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Jan 27, 2020, 18:02 PM IST
Australian Open: Andrey Rublev rallies past David Goffin to continue winning streak
Next up for Rublev will be a fourth-round clash against the winner of the match between German seventh seed Alexander Zverev and Fernando Verdasco of Spain.
Jan 25, 2020, 17:29 PM IST
Daniil Medvedev overcomes Martinez, bleeding nose to advance in Australian Open
Medvedev, a US Open finalist in 2019, arrived in Melbourne in red-hot form, winning all his singles matches at the inaugural ATP Cup before a three-set defeat to seven-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-final. After a hard-fought four-set win in the opening round against American Frances Tiafoe, who made the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park last year, Medvedev had a much easier outing against the 168th-ranked Martinez.
Jan 23, 2020, 15:23 PM IST
Novak Djokovic outlasts Daniil Medvedev to lead Serbia into ATP Cup final
Djokovic won the match 6-1 5-7 6-4 after he relentlessly pushed the 198cm (6.5 ft) tall Russian around the court, forcing Medvedev to constantly scrape shots off his shoe laces.
Jan 11, 2020, 14:05 PM IST
