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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has lost all four matches he has played against Daniil Medvedev. Reuters
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Daniil Medvedev celebrates after beating Alejandro Fokina in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on February 29, 2024. AP
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Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during his straight-sets defeat against Daniil Medvedev of Russia. Reuters
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Daniil Medvedev defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-2, 6-3 to seal his semi-final spot in Dubai. Reuters
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Eighth seed Alejandro Fokina was no match for world No 4 Daniil Medvedev. AP
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Daniil Medvedev extended his winning streak to eight matches by beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Reuters
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General view during the quarter-final match in Dubai. Reuters
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Daniil Medvedev defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in 89 minutes in Dubai. Reuters
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has lost all four matches he has played against Daniil Medvedev. Reuters
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Daniil Medvedev celebrates after beating Alejandro Fokina in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on February 29, 2024. AP
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Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during his straight-sets defeat against Daniil Medvedev of Russia. Reuters
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Daniil Medvedev defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-2, 6-3 to seal his semi-final spot in Dubai. Reuters
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Eighth seed Alejandro Fokina was no match for world No 4 Daniil Medvedev. AP
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Daniil Medvedev extended his winning streak to eight matches by beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Reuters
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General view during the quarter-final match in Dubai. Reuters
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Daniil Medvedev defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in 89 minutes in Dubai. Reuters
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has lost all four matches he has played against Daniil Medvedev. Reuters
Daniil Medvedev finds form to ease into Dubai Tennis Championships semi-finals
Top seed produces his best match of the week so far in straight-sets win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Jon Turner
29 February, 2024
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