Medvedev beat Djokovic 6-4 6-4 6-4 to win the US Open in 2021, but the Russian has also lost in the Melbourne final twice - against Djokovic in 2021 and then in a five-set thriller against Rafael Nadal a year later.

The Russian third seed has had three five-set matches on his way to the 2024 final, including hard-fought wins over top-10 players Hubert Hurkacz of Poland and Alexander Zverev of Germany in the past two rounds.

However, Medvedev felt the tough battles he has got through were a positive.

"I'm stronger than I was before this tournament because now I know I'm capable of some things maybe I thought I'm not," Medvedev said.

"Mentally, I'm stronger than before, and I'm happy about it. It's better to be in the final winning three-set, four-set matches.

"That's the better way physically. But it is what it is, and I'm proud and looking forward to the final to give my 100% again."

Medvedev - who developed a reputation as a pantomime villain in the past - also felt he has become a calmer and less volatile character.

"I said before the tournament, I want a change, I want to become better with myself," he added.

"To not have after the matches these moments where I'm like, 'I did this with the crowd, why did I do it? Did it help me?'

"I just don't want to have it any more. I want to play tennis, I want to be proud of myself, I want to fight."