Daniil Medvedev, the finalist of the 2024 Australian Open, has been absent from the tennis scene for nearly a month. Recently, he decided to withdraw from the Doha Open, sparking various reactions online. However, it didn’t take long for him to return to the media’s attention. In a recent interview with Eurosports, Medvedev discussed the drop in form of the world’s second-ranked player, as well as sharing his thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz.
During the interview, Medvedev expressed surprise at Alcaraz’s decision to prioritize an Olympic medal over winning a Grand Slam. While he acknowledged the significance of representing one’s country, Medvedev emphasized the importance of Grand Slam victories in the sport of tennis.
Medvedev also praised Alcaraz’s rise in the tennis world and acknowledged the ups and downs that the young player is likely to face in his career. He recalled the moment when Alcaraz defeated his close friend at the age of 17, recognizing the youngster’s potential. Despite recent losses, including at the US Open and Australian Open, Medvedev considers Alcaraz’s current struggles to be a normal part of his development as a player.
Following his quarter-final exit at the Australian Open, Alcaraz has faced criticism. However, he is now preparing to defend his title in Argentina, where he will participate in his second tournament.
According to the Source firstsportz.com