Daniil Medvedev will face Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a fiery semifinal on Friday
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The Russian was one of the tournament favorites following his US Open victory last year and he proved his credentials yet again by defeating his Greek opponent in four sets -- 7-6 4-6 6-4 6-1.Medvedev has often been a divisive character on the tour and the best and worst of him was on display yet again in the semifinal. He was warned for visible obscenity after launching a tirade toward the chair umpire during the second set which seemingly turned the supporters against him.
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