In a surprising turn of events, Daniil Medvedev was forced to withdraw from the Madrid Open quarterfinal against Jiri Lehecka. The match, which was highly anticipated by tennis enthusiasts, took an unexpected twist when Medvedev, after struggling throughout the first set, decided not to continue due to an undisclosed injury.
The first set saw Lehecka take the lead with a 6-4 victory, showcasing his skill and determination on the court. Medvedev, known for his resilience and tactical play, was visibly hampered by his physical condition, which ultimately led to his retirement from the match. This development handed Lehecka a semi-final spot, marking a significant milestone in the young Czech player’s career.
Medvedev’s withdrawal has opened up the men’s draw, creating an opportunity for the remaining competitors to seize the title. With the exits of other top seeds, the tournament has become an open field, promising an exciting and unpredictable conclusion.
The Madrid Open, one of the most prestigious clay-court tournaments, has been a stage for dramatic matches and unexpected outcomes. Medvedev’s retirement adds to the narrative of this year’s event, reminding us of the physical demands of the sport and the thin line athletes walk between triumph and setback.
Medvedev in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.4, Daniil achieved a 22-6 record in 2024. Daniil was competing in Madrid where he overcame the world no.36 Matteo Arnaldi 2-6 6-4 6-4, the world no.26 Sebastian Korda 5-7 7-64 6-3 and the world no.18 Alexander Bublik 7-63 6-4.
Daniil got to the final at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
Medvedev 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 is scheduled to compete next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of May.
Lehecka in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.31, the Czech has managed to achieve a compiled 17-8 record in 2024. Jiri is now competing in Madrid where he defeated the world no.130 Hamad Medjedovic 7-5 6-4, the world no.118 Thiago Moura Monteiro 6-4 7-67 and the world no.512 Rafael Nadal 7-5 6-4.
Jiri clinched 1 title in 2024 in Adelaide.
Daniil Medvedev and Jiri Lehecka fought against each other just once. The head to head is 1-0 for Medvedev. When they played, Daniil Medvedev won 6-4 6-2 ret. in the 4th round in London (Wimbledon) in July 2023.
