Novak Djokovic reveals what Medvedev told him after 'surprise' retirement from Astana semi

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Novak Djokovic has revealed what Daniil Medvedev told him straight after the Russian's surprise retirement from a closely-contested Astana Open semi-final. The second and fourth seeds did battle on Saturday afternoon but the walkover result came from nowhere, allowing Djokovic to waltz through to the final where Stefanos Tsitsipas is waiting. Medvedev retires out of nowhere just seconds after losing to Djokovic Saturday's meeting between the two tennis heavyweights was hotly-anticipated and Medvedev struck the first blow by taking the first set 6-4. Djokovic battled back by edging a tie-break in the second but the whole thing was thrown up in the air before the third set got underway. Seemingly out of nowhere, and without calling his trainer, Medvedev had words with a bemused-looking Djokovic and then the umpire before it became clear that he planned to retire from the match. Along with the packed-out crowd in Kazakhstan, Djokovic didn't see it coming and revealed what was said in the exchange. DON'T MISS: Emma Raducanu breaks silence after latest injury nightmare forced her to cut season short

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