Australian Open: Big upset as Sebastian Korda downs two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev
Sebastian Korda stunned Daniil Medvedev to make a statement at the Australian Open 25 years after his father Petr claimed the title.
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He said: "I've never been making predictions because the sport that I chose to play is unpredictable. Of course, there are favourites. Everyone knows that.
"If my mind is not there, doesn't matter who I'm playing. If I'm not able to generate good shots, hit big shots at important moments, be daring at important moments, it doesn't matter who's on the other side of the net.
"It's always up to me. I believe there are no presents. You should be going after it, you should be creating those opportunities, and aiming big within yourself, sometimes surpass your own abilities. That is something that I enjoy. When I see myself getting beyond that, it is a very beautiful feeling."
Sinner, 21, said: "I'm looking forward always for these kind of matches, knowing that he is one of the best players in the world. But I've changed a little bit for sure my game. It's going to be hopefully a good match. We'll see how it goes this year."