Jannik Sinner calls Vienna Open win over Daniil Medvedev his ‘Top-3 career win’ as the duo play out a thriller

Jannik Sinner registers a second win against Daniil Medvedev.

Jannik Sinner calls Vienna Open win over Daniil Medvedev his ‘Top-3 career win’ as the duo play out a thriller

Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner (via IMAGO)

Vienna Open champion Jannik Sinner claimed his final against Daniil Medvedev as a top-3 career win. The match was truly a thriller, which went for three sets. While it was ultimately Sinner who won the title, his opponent put up a really tough fight to the end.

The duo have played eight matches between them. While it was Medvedev who was always winning up until recently, the dynamic changed at the final of the China Open. 

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Jannik Sinner finally registered a win against Daniil Medvedev, claiming the China Open trophy. However, this winning streak seemed to extend to Vienna as well, as Sinner defeated the ‘hard court specialist’ in three grueling sets.

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It took a lot of physical and mental strength. To finish the match, it was a really mental thing. For sure in the top 3 or top 5 matches I've played in my life.
Sinner said via on-court interview

The Italian was certain that the final match against Medvedev was one of the best and toughest matches he had played in his career. He also revealed that while it was always special playing finals, it was even more so since it was a match against the Russian. He further added: 

The last time I won gave me confidence.

However, he also pointed out that the match at Vienna was different compared to their other encounters. He further added: 

Today was completely different than last time. I made more serves and volleys there.

He also mentioned that the match required that he adapt to the situation. However, the Italian seemed to be happy with the way he had handled the situation. All in all, it was an incredible show of talent by the Italian.

Jannik Sinner defeats Daniil Medvedev to claim the Vienna Open title

World No. 4 Jannik Sinner does it again as he registers another final win against Daniil Medvedev. This time, the Italian proved his proficiency at the final match of the Vienna Open 2023, where he defeated the Russian in three gruesome sets. The 2023 season really seems to be looking up for the Italian, as he also established his maiden Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open.

Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev
Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev(Image via The Independant)

The first set was an absolute thriller, with it running to a tiebreaker. With neither player willing to give up, the set was truly a battle between equals. However, it was ultimately the Italian who won the set. The second set, while not so thrilling, was won by Medvedev. However, Sinner came in clutch as he took the third set and, ultimately, the trophy.

Sinner had won the match in three sets, with scores of 6-7, 6-4, and 3-6, stopping the Russian from defending his title. Nevertheless, both players showed an amazing show of talent as they played their best tennis. Unfortunately for the Russian, it was Sinner who came out as the better player.

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