On Friday, Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the ATP 250 tournament in Adelaide, defeating Serbian Denis Shapovalov.

Novak Djokovic, match with Daniil Medvedev at the ATP in Adelaide

Nole lived up to his status as the top favorite to beat the Canadian, who is ranked 18th in the world, 6-3, 6-4. The game lasted one hour and 55 minutes.

This is the eighth official victory of the Serb over Shapovalov. Denys beat Joker once, but that was at a demo tournament in 2019.

Djokovic (5 ATP) will fight for a place in the finals of the competition in Australia with Daniil Medvedev (7 ATP, former world leader). The third favorite made it to the quarters of his compatriot Karen Khachanov, the score 6-3, 6-3.

“When you play against Daniil, you have to be ready to give yourself physically, mentally, from the point of view of the game. He is one of the best players in the world in the last five years. He’s made a name for himself, he’s a Grand Slam winner, a former world number one, a person I have a lot of respect for. Over the years we have had some great fights, I hope it will be the same tomorrow” – Novak Djokovic about the match with Danylo Medvedev.

Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev, straight matches (7-4)

Champions Tour 2022: 6-3, (5)6-7, 7-6(2) for Djokovic

2021, Paris-Bercy (final): 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 for Djokovic

2021, US Open (final): 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 over Medvedev

2021 Australian Open (final): 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 over Djokovic

2020, Tournament of Champions: 6-3, 6-3 over Medvedev

2020, ATP Cup: 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 for Djokovic

2019, Cincinnati: 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 for Medvedev

2019, Monte Carlo: 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 over Medvedev

2019, Australian Open: 6-4, (5)6-7, 6-2, 6-3 over Djokovic

2017, Eastbourne: 6-4, 6-4 for Djokovic

2017, Davis Cup: 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 1-0 over Djokovic (Medvedev withdrew).