After seeing Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s peak performances up close, Daniil Medvedev compares them and reveals who he believes is superior today.
Tennis fans saw Jannik Sinner play one of his best games of the season on the opening day of the Six Kings Slam. Medvedev was hardly given any space by the Italian, and he even lost his temper on the court and smashed his racket against the floor.
The Russian player witnessed one of Sinner’s finest tennis court performances firsthand, to the point where it altered Medvedev’s opinion of him.
Sinner’s current level is praised by Medvedev in remarks to the media during the Six Kings Slam. The Italian has only lost six games this year, but Alcaraz has been his only opponent in the last three months. Furthermore, Sinner is at his best during this time of year.
Medvedev stated his remarks about both the players and said: “I always see Jannik as more consistent, like a machine, whereas Carlos Alcaraz, you know, pulls off incredible shots. When Carlos is at his best, I consider him slightly better. Today, I changed my mind. I have never played against someone who played the way Jannik did today. I couldn’t do anything. It felt strange because I felt good; I felt like I was fighting well and physically fit, and I lost easily. I don’t remember ever experiencing something like this before.”
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Currently the world no.5, Medvedev played his last match on the 10th of October when he capitulated to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
Currently, during this season Medvedev achieved a composed 45-18 match record. Daniil Medvedev’s best result of the current season was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will square off with the world no.302 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current head to head is 6-0 for Medvedev.
The Russian reached the final at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
The Russian won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Vienna. The main draw will start on the 21st of October.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now the world no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 13th of October when he overcame world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
Currently, during this season the Italian has managed to achieve a compiled 65-6 win-loss record. The Italian clinched 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. Sinner was the runner-up in Beijing.
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner played each other 14 times. Their actual head to head record is 7-7. Before, the last time they locked horns, Jannik Sinner won 6-1 6-4
in the quarter in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 10th of October 2024.Here the video highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 10th of October when he capitulated to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This season Alcaraz has a 51-10 match record. Alcaraz clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the finalist in Paris.
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Daniil Medvedev in 2024
At the moment ranked no.5, the Russian played his last match on the 10th of October when he surrendered to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This year Medvedev has achieved an overall 45-18 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s best performance of the present year was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will compete against the world no.302 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current record is 6-0 for Medvedev.
Medvedev got to the final at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
Medvedev won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Vienna. The main draw will start on the 21st of October.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
At the moment ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 13th of October when he beat world no.4 Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 18th career title.
This season the Italian owns a 65-6 record. Sinner conquered 7 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Shanghai. The Italian was the finalist in Beijing.
Sinner is scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.
Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner squared off 14 times. The head to head is 7-7. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Jannik Sinner won 6-1 6-4 in the quarter in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 10th of October 2024.
Here the video highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 10th of October when he lost to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
Currently, during this season Carlos has a 51-10 win-loss record. The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Paris.
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