Top-seeded Daniil Medvedev reaches his first semifinal of the season with a single goal in mind.
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A soloist on a mission, Daniil Medvedev is chasing a rare achievement—winning the same ATP title twice.
🎯 Today, he took a huge step toward making that dream a reality.
As a wild card entry, Medvedev dominated Jan-Lennard Struff with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory, securing his 57th Tour-level semifinal and first of the season at the Open 13 Provence in Marseille.
🏆 Master of Many Cities
Medvedev holds a unique record—all 20 of his ATP titles have been won in 20 different cities. Now, as the 2021 Marseille champion, he is just two wins away from making history by winning the same tournament twice.
💪 Resilient Under Pressure
Facing an aggressive Jan-Lennard Struff, Medvedev stayed ice-cold under pressure:
🔥 Saved 5 break points throughout the match
🔥 Converted a key break at 4-3 to seize the opening set
🔥 Won 12 of 14 points on serve in the second set
🔥 Closed out the match in just 78 minutes
⏳ Next Stop: The Semifinals
Can Medvedev rewrite history and secure his first repeat title? Stay tuned as he continues his quest for Marseille glory!
Former Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev is on a mission to claim his first ATP title since the 2023 Rome Masters. With 18 of his 20 titles won on hard courts, the Russian star is looking to break new ground in Marseille.
This marks Medvedev’s first ATP-250 event since 2023—potentially a launchpad for history.
🔜 Semifinal Showdown Awaits
Next up, Medvedev faces either Daniel Altmaier or Hamad Medjedovic in tomorrow’s semifinal clash.
🇫🇷 Ugo Humbert Dominates on Home Soil
Home hero Ugo Humbert delivered a masterclass performance, slicing past Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 6-4 to secure his 150th career win.
🎯 Key Stats from Humbert’s Victory:
✔ Won 29 of 34 first-serve points
✔ Saved all 3 break points
✔ Sealed the win in just 98 minutes
Humbert denied Sonego his 150th win, continuing his unstoppable indoor dominance in France.
🏆 🔥 Humbert’s Impressive Indoor Streak 🔥
📍 16-1 in his last 17 indoor matches on French soil
📍 Titles at 2023 Metz & Marseille
📍 Finalist at 2023 Rolex Paris Masters (fell to Alexander Zverev)
🔜 Humbert vs. Zizou Bergs – Semifinal Showdown!
Can Humbert extend his indoor dominance, or will Bergs pull off an upset?
📢 Stay tuned for all the latest action from Marseille!
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