Medvedev reaches China Open semis after beating Zverev

Daniil Medvedev advanced to the semifinals of the China Open in Beijing on Monday after a 6-3, 6-3 quarterfinal victory over Alexander Zverev, extending a strong run through the Asian swing that has included wins over Cameron Norrie and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The former world number one closed out the match in one hour and 22 minutes and will face American Learner Tien for a place in the final.

Medvedev dominated key moments against Zverev, breaking serve three times and converting match point with an ace. He won a high share of first-serve points and saved all four break points he faced in the match, pressing consistently from the baseline and forcing Zverev into 24 unforced errors. Afterward Medvedev said, "I played great. I was controlling the game pretty well. I felt like I had all the chances," describing the performance as one of his cleaner efforts in months.

The victory continued a string of results that suggest an upswing after a difficult 2025 campaign. Medvedev has parted ways with long-time coach Gilles Cervara since his first-round exit at the US Open and has been working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke on the Asian swing. He acknowledged the new...