Medvedev will face American John Isner, 6-4 winner over 11th-seeded Gael Monfils of France in the late matchTop-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia outlasted seventh-seeded Hubert Hurkacz of Poland 2-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5) on August 13 night to reach the National Bank Open semifinals. Medvedev will face 6-foot-10 American John Isner, a 7-6 (5), 6-4 winner over 11th-seeded Gael Monfils of France in the late match. The 25-year-old Medvedev, ranked second in the world, has 11 ATP Tour victories, winning this year in Mallorca and Marseille. It’s a pleasure to be standing here and giving interviews.”The 36-year-old Isner won two weeks ago in Atlanta for his 16th career title. Third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece will face American qualifier Reilly Opelka in the other semifinal.

Source: The Hindu August 14, 2021 03:56 UTC