Tennis fans are in for a treat as two titans of the sport, Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev, are set to clash in the semifinals of the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for the early hours of February 25th to 26th, commencing around 5:00 am, following the conclusion of the Tsitsipas-Norrie semifinal at 3:00 am.
Nadal,at the age of 35,is enjoying a remarkable start to the season,boasting an impressive 13 consecutive victories. This impressive streak sets the stage for a rematch of the Australian Open final, where Nadal will face Medvedev, who is poised to ascend to the top of the ATP rankings on Monday, dethroning Novak Djokovic.
After overcoming two “lucky losers” in Denis Kudla and stefan Kozlov,Nadal faced a tougher challenge in Tommy Paul. The Spaniard emerged victorious with a score of 6-0 and 7-6(5) in a match that lasted 2 hours and 3 minutes. medvedev, eager for another opportunity to test his skills against nadal, expressed his excitement, stating, “Facing a member of the ‘Big Three’ or ‘Big Four’ is always an honor and a challenge. While I came close in Australia, the loss was tough. But that’s the nature of sport – it presents opportunities for redemption.”
Witnessing the Nadal-Medvedev Showdown: Broadcast Details
Tennis enthusiasts can catch the thrilling semifinal encounter between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev live on Movistar’s vamos channel in the early hours of February 25th to 26th at 5:00 am. Viewers can also tune in to witness the other semifinal match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Cameron Norrie.
For comprehensive coverage of the match, including player interviews and tournament updates, visit MARCA.com, your ultimate source for all things Acapulco tennis.
