Daniil Medvedev Takes Walkover Win to Claim Dubai Tennis Crown

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Daniil Medvedev is a repeat champion ultimately, profitable his second Dubai title with out hanging a shot within the remaining.

Tallon Griekspoor, Medvedev’s scheduled opponent in as we speak’s remaining, withdrew because of the left hamstring harm he sustained in his 7-5, 7-6(6) semifinal win over 2022 champion Andrey Rublev yesterday.

The Dutchman “was deemed unfit to play within the ATP 500 Males’s Closing following a medical evaluation,” event organizers stated.

After waking up this morning with a limp, world No. 25 Griekspoor withdrew from the ultimate making Medvedev a two-time Dubai Obligation Free Tennis Championships champion.

The 2023 Dubai champion Medvedev accomplished his quest to turn into a title two-timer claiming his twenty third profession championship.

Earlier than as we speak’s walkover win, all 22 of Medvedev’s titles got here at 22 totally different occasions. Dubai, one among Medvedev’s favourite occasions, is the primary event he’s gained twice.

“Not how I need to win a remaining. Hoping the harm for Griekspoor isn’t too dangerous and wishing him a speedy restoration,” Medvedev stated in a social media put up.

A masterful Medvedev dissected Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-2 in Friday’s semifinals to advance to his forty second Tour-level remaining on the Dubai Obligation Free Tennis Championships.

It was Medvedev’s first High 10 win since he defeated No. 7 Alex de Minaur on the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai in October.