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The 21-year-old rode a 13-point streak at the beginning of the second set to seal his victory, levelling his head to head with the Russian 2-2.

“It means everything,” Rune said after his win, while staying calm about the upcoming final.

“The job is not over yet, but it feels amazing. Playing Daniil is one of the toughest challenges for me on [the ATP] Tour. I managed to beat him the first time [we played], but we know each other well. I obviously had the right tactics, but it was still so difficult because he puts in great effort and is super solid. So, I’m very proud of myself.

“It’s about finding the right tempo, and luckily I’ve got good leg work, so I can reach many balls. It’s a very specific tactical plan that I made with my coach yesterday evening and this morning. It’s about finding the right pace and which shots to hit, because so many players miss too many shots against Daniil. He makes you go for more, so I’m super proud that I managed to find the right rhythm.”

This will be Rune's fourth ATP Masters 1000 final, spoiling Medvedev's plan to reach the Indian Wells final for a third consecutive year, after falling short to Carlos Alcaraz on both occasions prior.

Medvedev will next continue his quest to win a first trophy since Rome in 2023 when he heads to Miami next week.