Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev on and what time does it start? Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev will take place on Friday 3rd March, 2023 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev taking place? Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev will take place at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, UAE
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev being played on? Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev
What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev on in the UK? Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This should rightfully be the Dubai Tennis Championships final between the two most in-form players on the ATP tour but the winner of this semi-final will certainly be the title favourite on Saturday. World number one Novak Djokovic beat Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets on Thursday to go 20 matches unbeaten after winning the ATP Finals late last season as well as Adelaide 1 and a record-extending 10th Australian Open this year so far. The 35-year-old returned to the top of the sport after his record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title in Melbourne and he set is own record at the very peak of the sport this week by becoming the first player to be number one for a total of 378 weeks – beating Steffi Graf’s once-thought insurmountable summit. World number seven Daniil Medvedev made it 12 wins on the spin himself after beating Borna Coric in straight sets on Thursday, backing-up a perfect February with two titles picked up in Rotterdam and Doha.
Djokovic and Medvedev have developed a fascinating rivalry on the ATP tour that was complemented wonderfully by a win apiece in Grand Slam finals back in 2021, with Djokovic beating Medvedev in three sets at the Australian Open and Medvedev returning the favour in New York. However, Medvedev has lost each of his last four meetings with Djokovic since his US Open title, taking sets in three of that number including the Astana Open final where he was forced to retire in the third. That makes backing Djokovic to win outright the sensible call here, particularly as Medvedev has improved significantly since their match in Adelaide in January.
