Daniil Medvedev failed to defend a title he had won the previous year for the first time in his career this time around as well. Jannik Sinner won the final against Medvedev at the ATP Vienna showcasing an impressive performance. With a 6-2 lead in the head-to-head match, the young Italian appears to have discovered a way to combat the former US Open champion. He also defeated him at the ATP 500 in Vienna, earning his 10th career title and defeating his opponent once more.
After nearly three hours of incredible blows and exhausted exchanges, Sinner prevailed in an exciting match by a score of 7-6 (7) 4-6 6-3. After the match, in an interview with the ATP on the court, Medvedev applauded his opponent and expressed his hope that he would be able to perform better at the ATP Master 1000 in Paris-Bercy, which is the next scheduled tournament.
Medvedev complimented Sinner after the match and said: “Congratulations, Jannik; it was a difficult match. At one point, I thought I could beat you, but I couldn’t. As I said before, I hope we can play more finals, even this season. Congratulations, you played great, finishing the year strong together with your team. I’m disappointed because I didn’t win, but the match was very good. I want to thank my team, Gilles. Another final, which is good, but not the best, but it is what it is.”
He added: “I am very happy to return. I hope to do it next year and win it again. Lastly, I don’t know if you know this, but I have this thing that I can’t defend the titles I’ve already won. I hope to do it here next time, but I also hope it happens in Paris or wherever.”
Daniil Medvedev after losing to Jannik Sinner in Vienna Final:
“Congrats to Jannik. Tough match. A few moments I thought maybe I could get you. I didn’t manage to do it. We’ve played 3 times this year. Hopefully we can play more finals. Congrats to you finishing the year strong.… pic.twitter.com/CEF74lt80G
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 29, 2023
Daniil Medvedev in 2023
LWLWWWWLWW Ranked no.3, Daniil played his last contest on the 29th of October when he lost to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 7-6(7) 4-6 6-3 in the final in Vienna (draw).
Presently, during this year Daniil has managed to achieve a compiled 64-15 win-loss record. The Russian clinched 5 titles in 2023 in Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai, Miami and Rome. The Russian got to the final in Indian Wells, U.S. Open, Beijing and Vienna.
Jannik Sinner in 2023
WLWWWWWWWW Now ranked no.4 (career-high), the Italian played his last match on the 29th of October when he defeated world no.3 Daniil Medvedev 7-6(7) 4-6 6-3 in the final in Vienna to win his 11th career title.
Presently, during this year the Italian achieved a compiled 56-14 win-loss record. The Italian conquered 4 titles in 2023 in Montpellier, Toronto, Beijing and Vienna. Jannik got to the final in Rotterdam and Miami.
Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner fought against each other 8 times. Their current record is 6-2 for Medvedev. Before, the last time they fought against each other, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(7) 4-6 6-3 in the final in Vienna (Erste Bank Open) on the 29th of October 2023.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner |
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