Medvedev clinches ATP Finals berth

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Daniil Medvedev secured a place at the season-ending ATP Finals for ​the seventh time after overwhelming Adrian ‌Mannarino 6-2 6-3 to reach the Vienna Open semi-finals on Friday.

The 30-year-old Russian, who ​missed out on the season finale ​last year after qualifying every year from 2019 to 2024, joined Alexander ​Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton ​in the eight-man field.

Jannik Sinner has also qualified but will not compete due to injury, ​leaving four places still available.

Medvedev has ​enjoyed a resurgent season in which he has ‌surpassed the 50-win mark for the first time since 2023 and claimed four titles.

Medvedev took control early against Mannarino with​a break ​of serve eased through the opening set.

The former U.S. Open champion ​broke again at 3-3 in​the ⁠second set and closed out the match with another break.

Medvedev will face either ⁠Tommy ​Paul or Alcaraz for ​a place in the final.

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