Daniil Medvedev downs Kecmanovic to reach Los Cabos ATP final

Los Cabos: World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev continued the build up toward his US Open title defence with a 7-6 (7/0), 6-1 victory over Miomir Kecmanovic in the ATP hardcourt tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico. By reaching Friday's final, his fourth of the year, Medvedev is assured of taking the top ranking into his title defence at Flushing Meadows later this month.

Kecmanovic, ranked 38th in the world and seeded fourth, got off to a strong start against Medvedev, who is playing his first tournament since bowing out of the quarterfinals at Mallorca in June.

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