Medvedev hallucinated one of Alcaraz’s punches and surrendered to his talent

the russian Daniel Medvedevthird player in the world and second favorite in Mutua Madrid opensdoes not believe that his bad “relationship with clay” will change and praise the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who “has many years ahead of him” and he won many important things despite his youth.

“Alcaraz is very good and has achieved many things. This is incredible because he still has many years ahead of him. It’s easier to talk about him when he’s 35 and we’ve seen what he’s achieved.”The tennis player from Moscow said that the Spanish tennis player’s drop shots were especially praised.

“His drop shots are unbelievable. He did some to me in Indian Wells and then in Miami the next week as well. Basically he’s been doing them since I was a kid because I always remember doing he has them”added the Russian tennis player.

Medvedev admits he needs to improve on clay

Medvedev insists his small attachment to clay he does not believe will change in the future. “I don’t think it will change. But if I want to be better on clay, I have to practice more, although of course, I can’t play on clay before the Australian Open. I don’t know if that would help me too” he said.

The Russian has never succeeded in Madrid, a tournament that due to its characteristics can be adapted to its conditions. “It’s a clay court like Roland Garros, with a harder surface. Also the altitude. I should play better than in other tournaments but so far I can’t do it. Now I have another chance.”

“I’m glad to have won so many tournaments, although it’s still better to win one Grand Slam than five tournaments. But that doesn’t happen to me. I always try to play my best,” he added.