Daniil Medvedev won his 18th consecutive victory on the ATP circuit and was one step closer to winning his fourth tournament in a row: he reached the semifinals of Indian Wells.

Daniil Medvedev, another problem in Indian Wells: he cut his finger

Despite suffering an ankle problem and a cut finger during his match against Alejandro Davydovich Fokin (28 ATP/23 seed), Medvedev won in straight sets 6-3, 7-5.

“I cut myself badly. It was almost completely open. I’ve never cut like that with a knife because I don’t really cook. Now cleaned, bandaged a little. Should be good. The question will be whether I will bandage it in two days for the game or not.

But it’s not a big problem because I was able to play him well today. Many players bandage their fingers and manage to play well, so I will be able to too” – Daniil Medvedev.

This is not the first problem of the Russian at Indian Wells-2023: the former leader of the ATP was very concerned about the playing surface this year and criticized the American organizers several times.

Daniil Medvedev, a match with Francis Tiafoe in the semifinals of Indian Wells-2023

Daniil (champion already this year in Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai) will defeat the American Francis Tiafoe (14th favorite) in the semi-finals of the Californian Masters.

“It is very difficult to have such winning streaks in tennis. You always have an opponent on the other side of the grid who wants to beat you. Everyone wants to be in the semi-finals of the Masters, in the final, to win the tournament. So it’s hard because anyone can beat you at any time.

When you manage to win so many matches in a row, it’s a nice feeling. Three names. But right now I’m 100% thinking here in Indian Wells. I want to try to win these last two games.

The further, the harder, the more confident the opponents, because if you play a semi-final or a final, it means that you feel good either on the courts or in the conditions. But the same for the other three players (not from the semi-finals).

I’m sure Francis is feeling very good and playing very well now, and the same will be the case with those who win tomorrow (Alcaraz v Auger-Aliassime and Fritz v Grisnyk). But I feel great and I hope I can continue like that this season, because it’s been a long time, I haven’t felt like this” – Daniil Medvedev.

Indian Wells will be held from March 6-19 on hard and 96 players have started in the two main draws. The contest offers $8,800,000 each for men and women. Titled champions – Taylor Fritz and Iga Svyatek.

The result of the match Danylo Medvedev – Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

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