Alexander Zverer News

As group runner-up behind Austrian Dominic Thiem, Nadal will face Daniil Medvedev for a place in the final. World No.1 Novak Djokovic plays Alexander Zverev on Friday with the winner to play Thiem in the other semi-final. Earlier in the day, Rublev beat Thiem 6-2 7-5 to end his maiden appearance on a high -- earning himself $153,000 for the group win.

Carreno Busta, who lost in the U.S. Open semi-final after leading Alexander Zverev by two sets, took advantage to win the opening set -- the first conceded by Djokovic in the tournament. Djokovic looked flat and had to save break points early in the second set before raising his game at the important moment to win the next two sets. Djokovic`s dramatic demise in New York deprived him of a chance to win an 18th Grand Slam title and move to within one of Rafa Nadal`s haul and two shy of Roger Federer`s men`s record.

Next up for Rublev will be a fourth-round clash against the winner of the match between German seventh seed Alexander Zverev and Fernando Verdasco of Spain.