Daniil Medvedev has come a long way since that US Open win in 2021. But after disappointments in all 4 majors, disciplinary drama on the court, and no titles, it finally feels like things are falling into place for Medvedev at the Shanghai Masters. He’s through to the semifinal, but its been a hard fought journey; he’s been struggling with cramps that flared up during the China Open where he even had to pull out of his semifinal against Learner Tien.

The Russian later opened up about the strange and intense cramps, saying, “Cramps started in the hand, went into the leg, the glutes, then in the locker room my abs cramped as well. It was more mental than physical. I’ve rarely experienced this..maybe 3 times in my whole career. It’s quite painful.” This incident paved the way for his next

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