In the post-match press conference at Wimbledon 2024, Daniil Medvedev discussed his semi-final loss to Carlos Alcaraz. Medvedev acknowledged that Alcaraz played better overall and that his plan to come to the net frequently did not yield the desired results. He expressed disappointment but saw the experience as valuable for future encounters with top opponents.
Medvedev also shared his thoughts on the challenges of playing both Alcaraz and Zverev at the same event and an incident in the first set where an umpire call went against him. Additionally, Medvedev expressed his frustration over the lack of a challenge system for double bounces and shared his apprehension about transitioning from grass to clay for the upcoming Olympics.
Medvedev, who is not known for his ease in adjusting to new surfaces, discussed his goals in the upcoming clay-court tournament and the challenges of facing opponents like Alcaraz, who force him to question his tactics and adapt on the fly.
Medvedev also reflected on his experiences playing against the Big Three, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, and the distinct game styles of each player. He noted that Alcaraz’s game was different from theirs, as he can adapt to various playing styles and is difficult to outmaneuver. Medvedev also discussed his struggle with adjusting to different surfaces, particularly the transition from clay to grass.
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Currently ranked no.5, the Russian played his last match on the 12th of July when he capitulated to world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(1) 6-3 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Wimbledon (draw).
This season the Russian achieved a 33-10 match record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant performance of this season was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 12th of July when he defeated world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-7(1) 6-3 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Wimbledon (draw).
This year Alcaraz has managed to achieve a composed 32-6 win-loss record. Alcaraz clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells and French Open.
Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz faced off 7 times. Their current record is 5-2 for Alcaraz.
