Medvedev filled Alcaraz with praise: “If you have him in your painting, it’s scary”

Daniil Medvedev (3rd in the ATP ranking) filled Carlos Alcaraz, No. 2, with praise. Although they have only met twice so far, with one victory per side, the Russian already anticipates what may become a very repeated duel in the coming years.

Of course, recently they met in the final of the Indian Wells Masters 1000. That day, the number 3 did not have a good time against the Spanish. Regarding that match the Russian highlighted Alcaraz’s ability to execute the drops.

“They are very well disguised. One in two is going to use that punch, but the one that doesn’t is going to be a right bomb. You can’t just run and anticipate the drop because then it’s going to be a winner,” he said about it.

At the same time, in dialogue with the ATPthe Russian added: “I’m interested in facing it more and more, to try to see how I can better handle this part”.

On the other hand, Medvedev confessed that for him many tennis players watched the Indian Wells final and tried to imitate the Spaniard, although without much luck. “It’s not the same. It’s like: ‘Okay, keep doing it, I’m there!’ Against Carlos I am not there. He is playing very well and everyone knows it. If you have it in your box, it’s scary”, he expressed.

In any case, the Russian is not the only one who sees in Alcaraz a very difficult rival to beat. Stefanos TsitsipasFor example, he pointed out: “I will work hard to be prepared, I have to train and improve things, That will be the only way I can change what has been happening up to now.. I can’t think of another solution to beat a player who is a big obstacle for me.”

Medvedev arrived in Madrid with a record of 31 wins and only 4 losses so far this season. With four titles under his arm in this 2023 (Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai and Miami)the Russian is the one who scored the most points in the year.

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