​Novak Djokovic (the main favorite) reached the final of the ATP tournament in Adelaide on Saturday, the ex-world leader won the most important test at the beginning of the new season: the match with Daniil Medvedev (the 3rd seed). The Serb won in two sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic, an important win over Daniil Medvedev ahead of the Australian Open

Only one break made the difference in the first set, one won by Nole 6-3. The Russian served in the fourth game, and Jokerul managed to take advantage on the table (the set ended at 39 minutes).

The balance was broken in the second set in the famous game number seven: Nole showed why he is one of the best returners in the history of tennis, and the fate of the match was decided (6-4).

After a match that lasted one hour and 24 minutes, Djokovic defeated Mevedev 6-3, 6-4 (one break per set).

Novak Djokovic will face Sebastian Korda (33 ATP) in Sunday’s grand final.

The American overcame Yoshihito Nishioka – the Japanese went down with a score of 7-6(5), 1-0 in favor of his opponent.

Joker did not drop a single set before qualifying for the ATP Adelaide Finals (category “250”): he beat Khalis, Shapovalov and Medvedev.

Novak Djokovic, ahead of ATP title number 92 of his career

If he gets past Corda, Djokovic will add his 92nd career ATP title to his resume. Of them, 21 Grand Slam tournaments. Novak has 1032 wins and 206 losses in his career.

Djokovic, a painful memory against Medvedev

After the victory in Adelaide, Djokovic leads in matches with Medvedev with a score of 9-4. In addition, Nole won the last four.

Daniil last defeated Novak at the 2021 US Open in the final, forcing the Serb to miss the then Grand Slam (having won four Grand Slams in one year).