At the Beijing ATP 500 event, Daniil Medvedev, the Russian star, outclassed Flavio Cobolli of Italy in the quarterfinals to move into the tournament’s semifinals. The clash stretched for 1 hour and 28 minutes and concluded with Medvedev claiming the two sets, 6-2 and 6-4. Cobolli confronted the challenge on serve, registering one ace and five double faults, while Medvedev converted four of eight break-point chances. Cobolli did manage one break point conversion from 11 opportunities but could not translate it into a decisive moment as Medvedev dictated play with his baseline forehand and precise serving throughout the match. Source: ATP Tour.
To reach the Beijing final, Medvedev will meet Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated another Russian, Karen Khachanov, in a tense semifinal that lasted 1 hour and 36 minutes and finished 7-5, 6-2. The win paves the way for a marquee showdown between two of the tour’s elder statesmen of the next generation, with Medvedev aiming to extend his success on this surface and Alcaraz chasing another strong result against a familiar rival. Source: ATP Tour.
The semifinal between Medvedev and Alcaraz is scheduled for October 1, with a rough start around 11:00 Moscow time, though the clock may shift depending on on-site conditions and broadcast considerations. The scheduling underscores how tightly packed the Beijing lineup is, and how every minute of court time matters for players aiming at a title in a stacked field. Source: ATP Tour.
In the ATP rankings, Medvedev sits in fifth place and Alcaraz stands in third, underscoring the high stakes as they compare form and momentum heading into this important late-season event. The matchup is not only about this week’s hardware but also a measure of each player’s push toward the year-end championships and their ongoing rivalry at the sport’s peak level. Source: ATP Tour.
Earlier Andrey Rublev spoke about the emotional moment that followed when a shuttlecock accidentally struck his leg during a match, a moment that highlighted the unpredictable nature of tennis and the mental tests players face in real time. Rublev’s reflection touched on how athletes recover focus after unforeseen incidents, a theme that resonates throughout high-pressure tournaments. Source: ATP Tour.