"Wishing a fast recovery for you" - Novak Djokovic sends well wishes to injured foe Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic sent his well wishes to injured foe Daniil Medvedev on social media a day after the 2021 US Open champion suddenly retired in their quarterfinal match in Astana.

Djokovic forced a third set after prevailing in an electric tiebreak, letting out a roar but was suddenly left baffled after Medvedev approached him to explain his retirement.

After leveling the match at 4-6, 7-6(6), Djokovic thus advanced to the final where he will face Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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"Wishing a fast recovery for you @DaniilMedwed (Daniil Medvedev)," posted Novak Djokovic as he reposted an article by Tennis.com about the match on Twitter.

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Wishing a fast recovery for you @DaniilMedwed 🏼 twitter.com/tennis/status/…

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@DjokerNole is into the final in Astana after Daniil Medvedev retired from their semifinal match due to a leg injury.

Djokovic had just won the second set to tie it at a set apiece when Medvedev stopped.

"I really hope that his injury is nothing too serious," Djokovic said.

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🇷🇸 @DjokerNole is into the final in Astana after Daniil Medvedev retired from their semifinal match due to a leg injury.

Djokovic had just won the second set to tie it at a set apiece when Medvedev stopped.

"I really hope that his injury is nothing too serious," Djokovic said.

Wishing a fast recovery for you @DaniilMedwed 🙏🏼 twitter.com/tennis/status/…

Post-match, Djokovic expressed his surprise on Medvedev's sudden retirement but noted how the World No. 4 looked to move slightly slower in the last seven to eight points. He then said that he hoped that Medvedev's injury, a pulled leg adductor muscle, was not too serious.

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“I’m still surprised that he retired the match. He looked completely fine, maybe last seven or eight points I’ve seen him maybe move slightly slower, but it’s a shock, honestly. I was ready for a third set battle," said Novak Djokovic in his on-court interview.

Medvedev explained how he acquired his injury during the second point of the tiebreak and his subsequent decision to retire in his own post-match press conference.

Novak Djokovic eyes ATP Finals slot in Astana championship match vs Stefanos Tsitsipas

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Novak Djokovic, 2022 Wimbledon champion, guns to lift his fourth title this year in Astana.

Novak Djokovic will look to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals event as he eyes his 90th tour-level title when he clashes with Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Astana Open later today.

A title in Astana, an ATP 500 tourney, will guarantee Djokovic a Top 20 spot in the ATP Live Race to Turin after the Paris Masters, thus assuring him of a slot in the eight-man season finale as a current-year Grand Slam champion (Wimbledon). At present, Djokovic holds the 11th spot in the race with 2520 points.

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#AstanaOpen Final Media Notes: atptour.com/en/media/daily…
* [3] @steftsitsipas vs [4/WC] @DjokerNole - H2H 2-7
* Tsitsipas seeks 1st ATP 500 event title in 9th final at this level (0-8)
* Djokovic would guarantee himself a spot at the 2022 Nitto ATP Finals with Astana title

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#AstanaOpen Final Media Notes: atptour.com/en/media/daily…
* [3] @steftsitsipas vs [4/WC] @DjokerNole - H2H 2-7
* Tsitsipas seeks 1st ATP 500 event title in 9th final at this level (0-8)
* Djokovic would guarantee himself a spot at the 2022 Nitto ATP Finals with Astana title

Djokovic is also aiming to secure his 90th tour-level title in Kazakhstan and third consecutive trophy after ruling Wimbledon and last week's Tel Aviv Open.

The Serb will like his chances against Tsitsipas as he holds a 7-2 edge in their head-to-head, including winning the last six.

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