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Medvedev on guard for Hurkacz missiles

A two-time Australian Open finalist, Russia's Daniil Medvedev is hunting a second grand slam title. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Likening Hubert Hurkacz's seismic serve to Australian slugger Nick Kyrgios, Daniil Medvedev is bracing for an onslaught from his Open quarter-final rival.

A two-time finalist at Melbourne Park, third-ranked Medvedev will start as a warm favourite against the Polish world No.9 in their Wednesday clash.

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