Daniil Medvedev is making the most of his time in Rome, preparing for the upcoming challenges on clay. The Russian star, who has grown increasingly comfortable on the surface, has been spotted training in the heart of the Eternal City, taking advantage of the stunning court set up in Piazza del Popolo.
The historic square, known for its architectural beauty and vibrant atmosphere, is hosting practice sessions and exhibitions throughout the week, allowing players and fans to experience tennis in a unique setting. Medvedev’s presence has drawn attention, as he fine-tunes his game ahead of the crucial matches at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
His training sessions reflect his commitment to improving on clay, a surface that once posed difficulties for him. After his triumph in Rome last season, Medvedev has embraced the challenge, working on his movement and shot selection to adapt to the conditions.
With the tournament approaching, the energy in the city is palpable. Fans eagerly await the action, hoping to see Medvedev continue his progress and make another deep run in the competition.
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
Ranked world no.10, the Russian played his last match on the 1st of May when he was overcome by world no.15 Casper Ruud 6-3 7-5
in the quarter in Madrid (draw).This season Medvedev has managed to achieve a compiled 16-9 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s best achievement of this season was reaching the semifinal in Marseille and Indian Wells.
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open)
after Rome. The main draw will start on the 7th of May.Andrey Rublev in 2025
Now ranked no.8, Rublev played his last match on the 27th of April when he was defeated by world no.75 Alexander Bublik 6-4 0-6 6-4 in the 3rd round in Madrid (draw).
This year the Russian achieved a compiled 11-10 win-loss record. Andrey has won 1 title in Doha.
Rublev is scheduled to compete next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of May.
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev fought against each other 10 times. Their actual record is 8-2 for Medvedev.