"Daniil Medvedev you are paying for my hospital bills after the heart attacks"- Fans react to Russian's Australian Open QF thriller vs Hubert Hurkacz

Daniil Medvedev sent fans on an emotional rollercoaster during his titanic tussle with ninth seed Hubert Hurkacz at the 2024 Australian Open on Wednesday, January 24. The two-time Australian Open finalist eventually prevailed in the ninth Major quarter-final of his career 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

Medvedev's impeccable play in the first-set tie-break saw him take the early lead. But Hubert Hurkacz clawed back in the second on the back of a barrage of big serves and winners.

The Russian seized the initiative early in the third, racing off to a 3-0 lead and eventually closing out the set 6-3. The Pole then fought back a second time, edging the fourth despite going down an early break.

Medvedev eventually stamped his authority on the match with an early break in the decider. Finding himself at match point soon, he calmly closed it out with a drop shot and kisses to the crowd.

In conversation with John McEnroe after the match, Medvedev admitted to feeling a little "destroyed," but added that he was happy to get it done.

"I feel a bit destroyed right now," Medvedev said. "He played good, I won't be tough on myself. I just had to try and do whatever I could. If I lose, I lose, it's OK. I'm happy I managed to win, and I really liked the match point."

Fans online, however, reacted to his victory in much more dramatic fashion. Glad to see Medvedev eventually prevail in the grueling five-setter, one fan wondered how many more close encounters of his they could take.

"Daniil Medvedev you are paying for my hospital bills after the several heart attacks i just had," the fan wrote.

Another fan joked that Medvedev is out of gas and that he should be content with his semi-final finish.

"Thanks Medvedev, we're taking these SF points and running because there's no way you have energy to win your next match lmaoo," wrote another.

A third fan echoed Medvedev's message on the camera that read: "Just want to sleep now."

"My thoughts exactly. goodnight!" wrote another.

Here are a few more reactions to Medvedev's thrilling win over Hurkacz:

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Daniil Medvedev's quest for a first Australian Open title goes on

Daniil Medvedev celebrates his win against Hubert Hurkacz at the 2024 Australian Open - Getty Images

Aiming for his first Australian Open title, Daniil Medvedev will face either second seed Carlos Alcaraz or sixth seed Alexander Zverev in this year's semi-final.

Medvedev leads his head-to-head 11-7 with Alexander Zverev. He won their last match, at last year's ATP Finals, 7-6 (7), 6-4. They have yet to play each other in Grand Slams.

Medvedev, on the other hand, trails his head-to-head with Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard leads 3-2 and won their last match, at last year's ATP Finals. However, Medvedev leads 2-1 in Grand Slam match-ups, winning in the semifinals of the US Open last year and their round of 64 encounter at Wimbledon back in 2021. Alcaraz won their encounter at Wimbledon in 2023.