As the anticipation builds for the Australian Open final, Daniil Medvedev took a moment to reflect on his previous encounters with Jannik Sinner, shedding light on the challenges posed by the rising star.
In a pre-match assessment, Medvedev acknowledged Sinner’s evolving game, noting, “He did a little more serve-and-volley, maybe a little more aggressive, but at the same time that’s what he’s doing against everyone.” The Russian tennis star highlighted Sinner’s overall improvement, emphasizing that the young player has been consistently raising his level of play against opponents.
Recalling their late-2023 clashes, Medvedev painted a picture of intense and closely contested matches. “The three matches, all of them were tough. Two tie-breaks and two three-setters. I had my chances,” Medvedev revealed. Despite having opportunities, he acknowledged the difficulty of facing Sinner, especially during the latter part of the season.
Medvedev candidly admitted to not being at his peak during those late-season encounters. “All of them were in the end of the season where I felt like I was not at my 100 per cent, even if I was playing pretty good. I was maybe at 97, 96 per cent, and against him you need to be at 100,” he explained, underlining the demanding nature of facing Sinner at full strength.
As the two talented players gear up for the Australian Open final, Medvedev’s reflections provide insights into the competitiveness and high stakes surrounding their previous matches. With both players vying for the prestigious title, the final promises to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing the skills and determination of these formidable opponents.
Medvedev at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2024
LWWWLWWLWW Now the world no.3, the Russian has achieved an overall 6-0 win-loss record in 2024. Daniil is currently having a run at the Australian Open where he beat the world no.144 Terence Atmane 5-7 6-2 6-4 1-0 ret., the world no.53 Emil Ruusuvuori 3-6 6-71 6-4 7-61 6-0, the world no.30 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-4 6-3, the world no.69 Nuno Borges 6-3 7-64 5-7 6-1, the world no.9 Hubert Hurkacz 7-64 2-6 6-3 5-7 6-4 and the world no.6 Alexander Zverev 5-7 3-6 7-64 7-65 6-3.
Daniil Medvedev will come up against the world no.4 Jannik Sinner in the final on Sunday at 7:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena. Their current head to head is 6-3 for Medvedev.
Daniil won 20 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Medvedev will compete next in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 12th of February.
Daniil Medvedev |
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