Settled
Medvedev beats Cerundolo to reach semifinals of ATP tournament in Beijing
In short
Daniil Medvedev advanced to the semifinals of the ATP tennis tournament in Beijing, TASS and RIA Novosti reported. RBC said the Russian beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo and that it is his second consecutive ATP semifinal. His next opponent will be either Novak Djokovic or Alexander Zverev, according to RBC.
Why it matters
Medvedev is described by RIA Novosti as Russia's top-ranked player, so his run in Beijing is a result domestic outlets follow closely. His second straight ATP semifinal, as reported by RBC, keeps him in contention for a title on the tour's Asian swing.
Key facts
- Daniil Medvedev reached the semifinals of the ATP tennis tournament in Beijing. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- RIA Novosti described Medvedev as Russia's top-ranked player. [ 2 ]
- RBC reported Medvedev beat Argentina's Cerundolo. [ 3 ]
- RBC reported it is Medvedev's second consecutive ATP semifinal. [ 3 ]
- His next opponent will be either Djokovic or Zverev, according to RBC. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Which player Medvedev will face in the semifinal. RBC reported the opponent will be either Djokovic or Zverev, meaning that match had not yet been decided; no other document mentions it.
- The score of Medvedev's match against Cerundolo and the tournament's official name. The documents give only headlines and a short summary; no score or full tournament name appears.
What local media are saying
Official sourcesTASS and RIA Novosti reported in short headlines that Medvedev reached the semifinals of the Beijing tournament, with RIA noting he is Russia's top-ranked player.
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Business mediaRBC gave the most detail, naming the beaten opponent as Argentina's Cerundolo, noting it is a second consecutive ATP semifinal and that Djokovic or Zverev awaits.
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Timeline, local time
- TASS reports that Daniil Medvedev has reached the semifinals of the tennis tournament in Beijing. [ 1 ]
- RIA Novosti reports the same, calling Medvedev Russia's top-ranked player. [ 2 ]
- RBC reports Medvedev beat Argentina's Cerundolo and will next face Djokovic or Zverev, in his second consecutive ATP semifinal. [ 3 ]