Daniil Medvedev beats Tommy Paul to face Rafael Jodar in Shanghai semi-finals
Daniil Medvedev defeated Tommy Paul on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters tournament where he will meet Rafael Jodar.
Medvedev advances after dropping a set
The Russian player won the match with a final score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-3. He saved seven break points in the deciding game to secure his place in the next round.
Jodar reaches semi-finals on debut
Rafael Jodar defeated Casper Ruud with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to become the youngest semi-finalist since 2009. The twenty-year-old Spaniard secured his fourth consecutive comeback victory after losing the first set.
Other semi-final pairing confirmed
Alexander Zverev will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the other match of the semi-finals. This contest marks the second meeting between these two players at this event level.
2 outlets, different leads
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Express Tribune
Medvedev to face Jodar in Shanghai semis
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Dawn
Medvedev sees off Paul to set up Shanghai semi with comeback king Jodar
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