Daniil Medvedev powers past Stefanos Tsitsipas into Australian Open final

Medvedev will bid to stop world number one Novak Djokovic from clinching an unprecedented ninth title

Russia's Daniil Medvedev during his semi final match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas. Credit: Reuters Photo

Russia's Daniil Medvedev overpowered Stefanos Tsitsipas to make his first Australian Open final Friday, where he will bid to stop world number one Novak Djokovic from clinching an unprecedented ninth title.

The fourth seed proved far too strong for Greece's Tsitsipas, crushing him 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 in front of more than 7,000 noisy fans at Rod Laver Arena to extend his win streak to 20.