Daniil Medvedev (right) will try to take revenge on the Spaniard after his defeat in the final of this same tournament in 2023 (6-3, 6-2). Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
Faller from Tommy Paul in the semi-final, Daniil Medvedev hopes to win his first title since the Masters 1000 in Rome – obtained in May 2023 – in California. To do this, it will be necessary to overthrow the world number 2, Carlos Alcaraz, who beat him in the final of this same tournament last year.
The task promises to be arduous. The Russian Daniil Medvedev, not accompanied by the new member of his staff Gilles Simon at Indian Wells but alongside Gilles Cervara, will try to raise the “Alcaraz challenge” in the final of the first Masters 1000 of the season, in California.
The 28-year-old Russian, a fine tactician, will have to succeed where Jannik Sinner failed in the semi-final against the Murcian. “I was too predictable, that’s the lesson of the day”admitted the Italian, sheepishly, at a press conference after his defeat at the gates of the final. “I was doing the same things over and over again.” His game plan was not the right one, and Carlos Alcaraz woke up after a first set won head and shoulders by the Italian (1-6, 6-3, 6-2).
The Muscovite will have to use his tactical mind to find the solution, while Carlos Alcaraz already has his game plan in mind. “I know how I have to play against him. I know the tactics I have to use against him, but I won’t tell you anything, sorry.” he joked at a press conference.
“Trying to play on the line, hitting incredible shots”
Daniil Medvedev also gave his point of view on the upcoming meeting, without revealing his tactics, of course. “If I want to win, I’ll first try to see what I can do tactically, but then I have to go all out, a bit like Tommy did against me, try to play on the line, try to hit incredible shots, getting into his head…» he finished at a press conference, according to comments reported by L’Équipe.
Alcaraz Advantage
Carlos Alcaraz has won three of his five confrontations with Daniil Medvedev (Indian Wells 2023, Wimbledon 2023, ATP Finals 2023), including 66% (2/3) on hard surface (defeat at the US Open 2023 in four sets and another , the first, at Wimbledon in 2021).
2024-03-17 14:44:49
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