Reflecting on the victory, Djokovic described the encounter as one of his finest displays of the season, drawing parallels to his marathon five-set win against Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open. The veteran admitted that maintaining peak performance against younger rivals is increasingly challenging, but noted that his improved physical condition allowed him to execute the high-risk tennis required to dismantle the German’s game.
Semi-final Lineup and Women’s Draw Developments
With his spot in the final four confirmed, Djokovic is set to face Daniil Medvedev, who earned his own semi-final berth by defeating Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3. Elsewhere in the men’s bracket, Hubert Hurkacz progressed after overcoming Karen Khachanov, while Alex de Minaur staged a resilient comeback to beat Andrey Rublev 1-6, 6-2, 6-3, setting up a clash with the Polish player.
The women’s draw saw a significant upset as top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in the third round by Nikola Bartunkova. The 34th-ranked Czech player secured a 6-4, 6-3 victory in 95 minutes, marking a major milestone in her career. Meanwhile, other notable results included comfortable wins for Linda Noskova, who defeated Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-1, and Naomi Osaka, who moved past Sara Bejlek. Mirra Andreeva also advanced, setting up a fourth-round meeting with Daria Snigur.
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