Tennis
Medvedev collapsed onto the court and writhed in pain. And then he got up and finished off Zverev!
The Russian tennis player did something incredible and reached the quarterfinals in Indian Wells.
Already in the fourth round of the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells, our tennis player got a really strong opponent. Having recovered from the injury, Alexander Zverev looks more powerful with each tournament, so the fans of Daniil Medvedev had something to worry about.
However, in this game, Medvedev’s opponents were not only Zverev. Danya again criticized the organizers for the quality of the coverage and, apparently, the court answered him. In the key moment of the second set, the Russian collapsed dramatically, twisting his ankle.
Everyone thought that Daniil would refuse to continue the fight, but our tennis player sent the German home in great style.
“I don’t care about warnings”
The series of victories of the sixth racket of the world is impressive: Medvedev took three tournaments in a row and, before meeting with Zverev, had 16 wins on the tour. However, in the US, it no longer looks so perfect, and according to the player, “terribly slow hard” is to blame. It is no coincidence that in the match against the Belarusian Ivashko, our athlete even lost one set.
So the first game with the German did not portend an easy walk. Medvedev was wrong a lot, and in the 12th game, with the score 5:6, he simply gave Zverev a triple set point. However, he managed to pull out his pitch and transferred the game to a tie-break.
The decisive game took place in an extremely tight fight and long draws, where the German was a little more accurate, taking the first set. Irritated Medvedev did not restrain his emotions:
“I’ll go to the toilet and I don’t care about the warning. I’ll be slow like this court. It’s a disgrace to the sport. You can’t play here, it should be banned. And this terrible court is also called hard. If we are allowed to play on such a court, I allow myself to do whatever I want, – Medvedev expressed dissatisfaction.
terrible fall
After this tirade, Danya got up and deliberately slowly went into the room under the stands. On the face of Zverev at that moment there was a smirk and incomprehension of what was happening:
What is he doing? What it is? Alexander turned to the judge.
However, he was unable to quickly return Medvedev to the court. I had to wait. Returning to the court, the Russian continued the game in approximately the same vein, waiting for the opponent’s mistakes and the perfect moment for a break.
The chance fell in the sixth game. Score 3:2 in favor of Medvedev, Zverev’s serve and one break point from the Russian. However, instead of a game, Daniil got injured: he twisted his leg a little awkwardly and literally collapsed onto the court to the sigh of the stands. Daniil did not even try to get up, despite the concern of the referee and the opponent, who surrounded our player.
Anyone at this point would have thought the game was over. The medical staff conjured over Medvedev’s ankle for about 10 minutes, but no one waited to give up the fight. Naturally, the whole process of bandaging was accompanied by curses from Dani. This, of course, is a separate and extremely entertaining spectacle.
Game Medvedev lost, the set again went to a tie-break, during which Dana succeeded in a phenomenal beauty smash from the back line at a moment when Zverev was supposed to win the rally. This, as well as the improved first serve, became the key to success – the score in the games was equalized.
Psychological superiority
Despite local success, the Russian continued to use the services of a medical worker who massaged his left thigh. Yes, and on the court, Medvedev periodically limped – the damage made itself felt.
At the same time, in game moments, Zverev’s opponent was much more collected than at the beginning of the match. But the German seemed to have a slight loss of concentration. No, he did not stop serving powerfully and also tried to quickly complete the draws, but Medvedev learned to cope with his aggression, sometimes pulling out crazy balls. Alexander began to make mistakes more often.
Danya even made a break and went out to serve for the match with the score 5:4. But he unexpectedly spoiled the flawless statistics of the third set on his serve and allowed the German to return to the game (5:5).
What happened next with Zverev is hard to say, but he immediately lost his serve. Medvedev did not give his opponent a second chance and finished the game (7:5) and the match (6:7, 7:6, 7:5).
In a game that lasted more than three hours and was overshadowed by serious damage, Danya still proved to be stronger and won his 17th victory in a row. Mentally, he is stronger than any opponent on the Tour at the moment. So on the way to the next trophy, he should only worry about his leg.
Source: Sportbox
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All matches of the third round ended on January 24 Australian Open in the men’s singles draw.
Jannik Sinner, number two in the ATP world rankings and the current champion of the tournament, won a hard-fought victory against Eliot Spizziri in four sets, losing 0:1 in the matches. Yannick suffered cramps in the third set, but a break to cover the loft helped him get back into the game.
The Sinner’s next opponent will be his compatriot Luciano Darderi, who punished Karen Khachanov. Another Italian who will take part in the 1/8 final of the Aus Open will be Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated Tomas Machac. For the first time in the Open Era, three Italians will compete in the round of 16 in the men’s singles at a major in Melbourne.
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Musetti will next compete against Taylor Fritz, who beat American Stan Wawrinka in four games. The Swiss player played his last match on the Australian Open courts; He will end his professional career in 2026.
Novak Djokovic defeated Botik van de Zandshulp to achieve his all-time record 400th Grand Slam victory. Next, Djokovic will face Czech Jakub Mensik, who defeated Ethan Quinn.
Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud will compete once again in the last 16 match. Shelton defeated Valentin Vachereau in three sets and Ruud knocked out Marin Cilic. Among tennis players born after 2002, only Carlos Alcaraz (87) has more Grand Slam singles victories than Shelton (35).
The day before, the Australian Open had hosted the 1/16 final matches in the upper ranks.
Australian Open 2026. 1/16 finals
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Lorenzo Musetti [5] – Tomas Machac – 5:7, 6:4, 6:2, 5:7, 6:2
Stan Wawrinka [WC] – Taylor Fritz [9] – 6:7 (5:7), 6:2, 4:6, 4:6
Yakub Menshik [16] – Ethan Quinn – 6:2, 7:6 (7:5), 7:6 (7:5)
Botik van de Zandshulp – Novak Djokovic [4] – 3:6, 4:6, 6:7 (4:7)
Ben Shelton [8] – Valentin Vachereau [30] – 6:4, 6:4, 7:6 (7:5)
Marin Cilic Casper Ruud [12] – 4:6, 4:6, 6:3, 5:7
Karen Khachanov [15] – Luciano Darderi [22] – 6:7 (5:7), 6:3, 3:6, 4:6
Eliot Spizziri – Jannik the Sinner [2] – 6:4, 3:6, 4:6, 4:6
Australian Open 2026. Round of 16 Pairings
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Carlos Alcaraz [1] – Tommy Paul [19]
Alexander Bublik [10] – Alex de Minaur [6]
Alexander Zverev [3] – Francisco Cherundolo [18]
Daniil Medvedev [11] – Lerner Tien [25]
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Lorenzo Musetti [5] – Taylor Fritz [9]
Yakub Menshik [16] – Novak Djokovic [4]
Ben Shelton [8] – Casper Ruud [12]
Luciano Darderi [22] – Jannik the Sinner [2]
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Tennis
Minus Osaka and Noskova. All pairings in the women’s 1/8 final of the Aus Open have been determined
All matches of the third round were completed on January 24 Australian Open 2026.
World number two Iga Swiatek beat Anna Kalinska and advanced to the second week of the Grand Slam tournament for the 21st time in her career.
Her next opponent will be Australian Maddison Inglis, who advanced to the grand tour without a fight after Naomi Osaka withdrew. Inglis became the first player from her country to reach the last 16 of the Aus Open women’s singles since Ashleigh Barty in 2022.
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Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys beat former world number one Carolina Pliskova, who returned to the tour after two surgeries. Pliskova played in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since the 2024 US Open. Keys became only the second active tennis player with more than 125 major wins, after Venus Williams (271).
In the fourth round of the Slam, Keys will play against world number six Jessica Pegula – she defeated American “neutral” Oksana Selekhmetyeva. For the first time in her career, Jessica reached the 1/8 finals in two consecutive Grand Slam tournaments without losing a single set.
Amanda Anisimova, the fourth racket in the world and one of the favorites of the cup, defeated Peyton Stearns without any problems. In the next round, Amanda will meet the Chinese representative Wang Xinyu, who sensationally knocked out the 13th ranked Linda Noskova. Wang Xinyu reached the fourth round of the slam for only the third time in his career.
In another match of the 1/8 final of the lower part of the group, Elena Rybakina and Elise Mertens will meet. Rybakina defeated Teresa Valenta and Mertens decided against Nikola Bartunkova. Elena and Elise deprived the Czech fans of the derby.
The day before, the Aus Open hosted the 1/16 final match at the top of the group, which in particular was furthered by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Australian Open 2026. 1/16 final
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Jessica Pegula [6] – 🏳️ Oksana Selekhmetyeva – 6:3, 6:2
Carolina Pliskova – Madison Keys [9] – 3:6, 3:6
Linda Noskova [13] – Wang Xinyu – 5:7, 4:6
Peyton Stearns- Amanda Anisimova [4] – 1:6, 4:6
Elena Rybakina [5] – Teresa Valentova – 6:2, 6:2
Elise Mertens [21] – Nikola Bartunkova [Q] – 6:0, 6:4
Naomi Osaka [16] – Maddison Inglis [Q] – WO., Inglis
🏳️Anna Kalinskaya [31] – Iga Swiatek [2] – 1:6, 6:1, 1:6
Australian Open 2026. 1/8 end pair
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Arina Sabalenko [1] – Victoria Mboko [17]
Yulia Putintseva – Iva Jovic [29]
Coco Gauff [3] – Carolina Muchova [19]
Elina Svitolina [12] – Mirra Andreeva [8]
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Jessica Pegula [6] – Madison Keys [9]
Wang Xinyu- Amanda Anisimova [4]
Elena Rybakina [5] – Elise Mertens [21]
Maddison Inglis [Q] – Iga Swiatek [2]
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38-year-old legendary Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic (ATP 4), reached the 1/8 finals at the 2026 Australian Open.
Djokovic lost Botica van de Zandschulp (Netherlands, ATP 75) won his 400th Grand Slam victory in three sets.
Novak became the first tennis player in history to reach this level. Next are Roger Federer (369), Serena Williams (367), Rafael Nadal (314) and Martina Navratilova (306).
Djokovic will play in the fourth round of the Australian Open for the 18th time, breaking Roger Federer’s record, and will surpass Federere’s record of 69 for the 70th time in the slams.
Novak’s next opponent will be 16th ranked Jakub Mensik (Czech Republic, ATP 17).
Australian Open 2026. 1/16 final
Botik van de Zandshulp (Netherlands) – Novak Djokovic (Serbia) [4] – 3:6, 4:6, 6:7 (4:7)
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