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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Rafael Nadal failed to reach the final of the ATP Finals after he was beaten by Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Nadal lost 6-3 6-7 (4-7) 3-6 to Medvedev in a thrilling last-four encounter.<\/p>\n

Medvedev fought from one set down to win and was the more aggressive player throughout the match, and was composed in the decider as errors came from Nadal.<\/p>\n

Medvedev is on an unbeaten run this month, having won the Paris Masters title before coming through the round robin stages in London unscathed.<\/p>\n

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Thiem had beaten Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-7 (10-12) 7-6 (8-6) in the other semifinal clash earlier on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Medvedev and Thiem will now meet in Sunday\u2019s final at the O2 Arena in London.<\/p>\n

\u201cDominic is playing amazing right now. I practised with him and we had good rallies, a really good level of tennis,\u201d said Medvedev ahead of the final showdown.<\/p>\n

Should Medvedev, world number four, wins, it would be the biggest victory of his career.<\/p>\n

Opinions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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