Daniil Medvedev lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells final, but he did not disappoint during his speech. The Russian player is well known for his humor, and he made the crowd laugh when commenting on his experience in Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev expressed his admiration for Carlos Alcaraz’s win, commending his exceptional performance throughout the event. Medvedev also thanked his team, supporters, and the tournament organizers for creating an enjoyable experience. He expressed his love for the tournament and looked forward to returning next year to improve. In closing, Medvedev acknowledged the respectful behavior of the audience during his previous match against the American player Tommy Paul.
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Daniil Medvedev in 2024
At the moment ranked no.4, Daniil played his last match on the 17th of March when he surrendered to world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5) 6-1 in the final in Indian Wells (draw).
Currently, during this year Daniil owns a compiled 14-3 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant performance of the present season was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 17th of March when he defeated world no.4 Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-1 in the final in Indian Wells to win his 14th career title.
Until now, during this year Alcaraz achieved an overall 12-3 record. This year, the Spaniard clinched 1 title in Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 6 times. Their actual record is 4-2 for Alcaraz. The last time they squared off, Carlos Alcaraz won 7-6(5) 6-1 in the final in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) on the 17th of March 2024.
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