Daniil Medvedev admitted that he was able to raise his level in the most important stages after beating Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinal of the Vienna Open. The Russian defeated Dimitrov by 6-4, 6-2 to seal his place in the final. 

Medvedev is now a win away from sealing his place in the upcoming Nitto ATP Finals, which will be played in Turin from November 13.

Medvedev was at his best as he kept his calm in the crucial stages of the game and wrapped up the match in 85 minutes.

“It was a great match,” said Medvedev. “There were a few moments in the match where I thought I should have done just a little bit better, to go in front earlier and try to build the pressure earlier. Then I managed to stay consistent and, in the most important points, managed to raise my level. That was enough today, and I’m really happy with my level.”

The 26-year-old believes that service is a very important part of the game and he was able to increase his level by serving accurately. The Russian fired six aces and won 87% of points on his first serve.

“The serve is probably the most important shot in tennis,” said Medvedev. “I was lacking it a little bit this season, I was doing too many double faults. Sometimes in important moments, my serve could have been a little bit better. I was working a lot with my coach to try and find this rhythm [again], and so far I’m serving good here. I’m really happy about it and that’s also why I’m playing so good.”

On the other hand, Medvedev will take on Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the final. The Canadian defeated Borna Coric in the other semifinal and he is delighted to make another final in the year.

“I’m just happy to get through and be in another final this season, beating some top guys and great players along the way,” said Shapovalov after the match. 

“I’m very happy with my performances this week and today was another amazing match. Obviously, Borna’s playing some great tennis, he beat some great players this week, so really happy to win today and really happy with my game.”