Elena Vesnina: Medvedev’s Shanghai Semifinal Destiny Lies With Him

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Former world No. 1 Elena Vesnina has shared her insights on the highly anticipated Shanghai Masters semifinal clash between Daniil Medvedev and Alex de Minaur.

Vesnina asserted that the outcome of the semifinal match hinges entirely on Daniil. She highlighted that his opponent, de Minaur, is currently playing the best tennis of his career, showcasing a powerful, athletic style with a formidable first serve that allows him to aggressively win points.

According to Vesnina, Medvedev`s ability to maintain his stamina will be crucial – specifically, his capacity to chase down every ball, establish his signature defensive “wall,” and sustain the match`s tempo. She expressed strong confidence that Daniil possesses all the necessary qualities to advance to the final and ultimately claim the title.

Vesnina also pointed out that Medvedev`s performances in Shanghai have been nothing short of heroic, considering the extremely demanding conditions of high humidity and heat. Nevertheless, she concluded, Medvedev consistently finds ways to surprise everyone with his resilience.

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