An intense Novak Djokovic brushed apart Daniil Medvedev on Saturday to arrange an Adelaide International closing towards Sebastian Korda and performed down harm considerations after showing to tweak his hamstring.
The high seed, who has an ominous 22-1 report since September, was breathtaking at instances as he cruised previous the previous world primary 6-3, 6-4 in preparation for the Australian Open, the place he’s a nine-time champion.
World quantity 5 Djokovic broke in each units on Medvedev double-faults earlier than lifting his depth to storm dwelling.
But he had a scare within the first set, clutching his left hamstring as he tried to achieve for a Medvedev cross-court forehand. He continued however then took a medical timeout.
“Thankfully nothing too serious, if it was I wouldn’t be able to continue,” he stated.
“I just tried with some anti-inflammatories and it kind of settled in after a few games.
“I was just trying to keep the momentum going and don’t allow him to break my serve. The longer the match went my hamstring was warmer, I guess, and bothering me less.
“Hopefully for tomorrow it will be all fine,” he added.
Unseeded Korda, son of former world quantity two Petr Korda, was in cost 7-6 (7/5), 1-0 of his match when Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka known as for a medical timeout for therapy in his higher proper leg earlier than pulling out of the match.
“Very excited for the way I’m playing and a lot of confidence leading into the big one (final),” stated Korda, 22, who gained his first and solely title on clay in Parma in 2021, whereas making two finals final 12 months.
“Excited to play either one (Djokovic or Medvedev). It’s always a great thing to learn from different kinds of players.
“It’s going to be a great learning experience whatever the outcome and, you know, I’m going to go for the win.”