Daniil Medvedev books Miami Open semi-final clash against Jannik Sinner

In the semi-finals of the Miami Open, Jannik Sinner, ranked third in the world, will go up against Daniil Medvedev, the defending champion. This match will be a rematch of both the Australian Open final, which Sinner won, and last year's Miami title match.

In a dominant display, Sinner secured his place in the semifinals by defeating Czech player Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2.

This victory marks Sinner's fourth semifinal appearance this season, following his remarkable comeback against Medvedev in the Australian Open.

The match against Machac saw Sinner taking control of the first set after breaking the opening game serve, eventually winning it 6-4.

The second set was even more straightforward for Sinner, as he broke in the third game and maintained his lead until the end. Despite the comfortable win,

Sinner acknowledged Machac's impressive performance, praising his speed and physical fitness.

Reflecting on the match, Sinner admitted to initially assessing the tactics that would work against his opponent.

Sinner mentioned that he performed well, especially during crucial moments of the game, despite the scoreboard not always reflecting the true outcome.

Medvedev dominated the first set against Jarry, who had a slow start to the match. The second set saw a different turn of events with Jarry, backed by a lively Latin American crowd, showcasing his powerful serve.

The match was evenly contested until the tiebreaker, where Medvedev missed a match point opportunity, leading to a loud cheer from Jarry's supporters.

Jarry leveled the score at 7-7 with a strong ace, but a subsequent error cost him the match, allowing Medvedev to secure victory on the third match point.

Medvedev acknowledged that he played well in the first set, but Jarry's improved performance made the match challenging, ultimately coming down to a few crucial points in the tiebreak.

The Chilean fans in the stadium seemed to add an extra level of excitement for the Russian player.

He mentioned that he was prepared for even more enthusiastic support from the fans, but overall, he found the atmosphere to be quite enjoyable.

Despite the cheering, he remained focused on the game and didn't let it affect him negatively. Looking ahead, he expressed his anticipation for facing Sinner again after their previous match in Melbourne.

Reflecting on his performance, he humorously remarked that winning the first two sets would have been sufficient in Miami.

However, he acknowledged that this upcoming match would be different and that he would consult with his team to improve his strategy.

Determined to succeed, he emphasized his readiness to win and make it challenging for his opponent.