Daniil Medvedev survives epic battle with big-serving Hubert Hurkacz to make semi-finals at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev beat Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 5-7 6-4 to make the last four of the Australian Open for the third time in his career.

The Russian is a two-time finalist at Melbourne Park and awaits the winner of Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz for the opportunity to contest the showpiece final for a third time in his career.

Hurkacz entered the match leading their head-to-head record 3-2 and having won their last two encounters in straight sets, and the thundering serve of the Polish player caused Medvedev issues throughout as he struggled with fatigue.

The world No. 3, though, secured the decisive break in the seventh game of the final set and held his nerve – and his serve – to make the last four.