Novak Djokovic before Dubai’s clash: “Daniil Medvedev is one of the best players in the world and..”

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev have a long history, with Djokovic leading by 9-4.

Novak Djokovic And Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are going to face off in a blockbuster semi-final in Dubai on Friday. They have a long history after playing 13 matches, with Novak Djokovic leading the head-to-head count by 9 to 4.

Talking about his upcoming opponent, Novak commented:  “Daniil is one of the best players in the world the last five years. Grand Slam winner. Former No. 1 in the world. Not much to talk about. His quality is as tough as it gets when you are supposed to face someone on the hard court, particularly.”

H2H Djokovic vs. Medvedev before Dubai

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev faced off 13 times. Their head to head is 9-4 for Djokovic. The last time they squared off, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal in Adelaide (Adelaide International 1) on the 7th of January 2023.

Djokovic in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2023

Novak Djokovic

37 - 8win/loss

Hard
15-4
I Hard
1-0
Clay
16-3
Grass
5-1
37 year old
WWWWWWLWWW
2024 Highlights

Currently ranked no.1, the Serbian has achieved a 15-0 match record in 2023. Djokovic is playing at the moment in Dubai where he beat the world no.130 Tomas Machac 6-3 3-6 7-61, the world no.39 Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 6-3 and the world no.11 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-5.

Novak Djokovic will compete against the world no.7 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal on Friday at 7:00 pm on Center Court. The head to head is 9-4 for Djokovic.

The Serbian conquered 2 titles in 2023 in Adelaide and Australian Open.

The Serbian won 93 titles in his career: 50 on hard courts, 18 on clay courts, 17 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) after Indian Wells. The main draw will start on the 8th of March.

Djokovic
Dubai
Djokovic's Record
Djokovic
Projected
Draw

Medvedev in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2023

Daniil Medvedev

45 - 18win/loss

Hard
28-9
I Hard
0-2
Clay
11-5
Grass
6-2
28 year old
LWWWLWWWLL
2024 Highlights

Now ranked no.7, Daniil owns a compiled 17-2 record in 2023. Medvedev is participating in Dubai where he overcame the world no.111 Matteo Arnaldi 6-4 6-2, the world no.46 Alexander Bublik 6-4 6-2 and the world no.20 Borna Coric 6-3 6-2.

Daniil Medvedev will come up against the world no.1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinal on Friday at 7:00 pm on Center Court. Their actual head to head record is 9-4 for Djokovic.

The Russian conquered 2 titles in 2023 in Rotterdam and Doha.

Medvedev won 17 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) after Indian Wells. The main draw will start on the 8th of March.

Medvedev
Dubai
Medvedev's Record
Medvedev
Projected
Draw

 

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev

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