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Medvedev wins!

Daniil Medvedev wins the match 6-3 6-3!

A final hold caps a brilliant effort from the fourth seed as he took command of this match from 3-2 down, ripping off seven games in a row and dictating in all areas. A well-deserved semifinal berth for Medvedev.

Djokovic didn't play his best, but he was beaten by the better man on the day. He'll face Alexander Zverev on Friday for a semifinal spot and based on today's performance, he'll need to be a lot better to take out the German.

This is John Lupo saying thanks for joining me and stay tuned for more coverage of the ATP Finals and join me again tomorrow as Dominic Thiem takes on Andrey Rublev.

So long for now.

November 18, 2020 5:27 PM ET
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Djokovic holds

Djokovic 3-6 3-5 *Medvedev

Novak will ask the question of his foe after another blazing hold.

November 18, 2020 5:22 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Medvedev responds

*Djokovic 3-6 2-5 Medvedev

And an unreturned serve and two aces put the Russian a game from a much-deserved win.

November 18, 2020 5:17 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Djokovic holds in a flash

Djokovic 3-6 2-4 *Medvedev

An easy hold to 15 for the world number one.

November 18, 2020 5:12 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Medvedev comes through test

*Djokovic 3-6 1-4 Medvedev

At 30-30, the Russian blasted a backhand winner and forced Djokovic forehand miss as he closes in on victory. 

November 18, 2020 5:07 PM ET
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Djokovic stops the streak

Djokovic 3-6 1-3 *Medvedev

Finally, Novak wins a game, although not without some work. He fell behind 15-30 with more erratic play, but rallied behind (of all things) his overhead on consecutive points.

November 18, 2020 5:02 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Six games on the trot for Medvedev

*Djokovic 3-6 0-3 Medvedev

From deuce, Daniil throws in a pair of aces. Djokovic knelt down during that game, perhaps a sign of both physical and mental exhaustion.

November 18, 2020 4:57 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Medvedev breaks!

Djokovic 3-6 0-2 *Medvedev 

More brilliant stuff from the Russian as he continues to command the baseline and force Djokovic into more mistakes.

November 18, 2020 4:52 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Medvedev holding with ease

*Djokovic 3-6 0-1 Medvedev

Superior serving from the Russian, who holds to love in the blink of an eye.

November 18, 2020 4:47 PM ET
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Medvedev wins the first set!

Daniil Medvedev wins the first set 6-3!

A horror game for the Serb, with three double faults and a forehand error. It must be said that Medvedev is forcing him into many of these mistakes.

November 18, 2020 4:42 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Russian a game away

*Djokovic 3-5 Medvedev

A quick hold for Medvedev, who's on a roll now. 

November 18, 2020 4:37 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Medvedev breaks!

Djokovic 3-4 *Medvedev

What a game! 11 minutes long and the fourth seed is out in front after some aggressive play, forcing Novak into some mistakes, including on break point.

November 18, 2020 4:32 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Medvedev serving well

*Djokovic 3-3 Medvedev

And the Russian holds to 15.

November 18, 2020 4:27 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Djokovic back in front

Djokovic 3-2 *Medvedev

A much easier service game this time for the world number one.

November 18, 2020 4:22 PM ET
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Medvedev wins long service game

*Djokovic 2-2 Medvedev

The fourth seed wins a six-minute game, sealing it with a forehand to level the set once again.

November 18, 2020 4:17 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Djokovic escapes trouble

Djokovic 2-1 *Medvedev

Novak gets out of 15-40 after winning a 30-shot rally and holds after consecutive Medvedev forehand errors.

November 18, 2020 4:12 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Medvedev answers

*Djokovic 1-1 Medvedev

And the Russian answers with a hold to 15.

November 18, 2020 4:07 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Djokovic holds

Djokovic 1-0 *Medvedev 

A hold to 30 for the world number one as he slams an ace down the middle on game point.

November 18, 2020 4:02 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

How to watch

The match will start at 3pm Eastern time, 8pm London time and can be seen on the Tennis Channel.

November 18, 2020 3:57 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Zverev, Schwartzman battle in first match of the day

Alexander Zverev and Diego Schwartzman will play the first match today with both players seeking their first victory in London.

November 18, 2020 3:52 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Head-to-head

This is the seventh career meeting between Djokovic and Medvedev with the Serb holding a 4-2 edge, their most recent meeting at the ATP Cup earlier this year, Djokovic coming out on top 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.

November 18, 2020 3:47 PM ET
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Medvedev on the board

After going winless in his ATP Finals debut last year, the Russian scored his first win at the year-end showpiece with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over 2018 champion Alexander Zverev. 

November 18, 2020 3:42 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Djokovic off to a flyer

The world number one looked every bit that in his opening match, a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over Diego Schwartzman. 

November 18, 2020 3:37 PM ET
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John LupoLive reporter

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to this crucial round robin match between top seed Novak Djokovic and fourth seed Daniil Medvedev in Group London 2020.

My name is John Lupo and I will be your host for this key matchup.

November 18, 2020 3:32 PM ET