AFP
Paris, France / 05.26.2023 23:53:45
His confidence was boosted after winning the title in Rome last week Daniil Medvedevworld number two, was admitted on Friday, two days before the start of Roland GarrosJoe comes to Paris with “higher expectations” than in previous years.
“Perhaps I have higher expectations than usual at Roland Garros, but I know it can be a trap. You have to be able to use that confidence, but without getting overextended.”
Medvedev Will play in the first round on Monday or Tuesday against a player of the qualifying round.
How did Medvedev reach Roland Garros?
The attitude with which Medvedev has faced it Roland Garros Largely due to his recent title at the Masters 1000 in Rome.
“I won against great players like Zverev, Tsitsipas, Rooney, Zapata and Rusuvuori who played three sets against Alcaraz in Madrid. It was a great feeling.”
Medvedev He had to wait for his fifth participation at Roland Garros in 2021 to win his first match in the main draw. Clay, he has admitted, is a surface he doesn’t like.
In 2021 he was defeated in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros by future runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas And in 2022 he lost in the last 16 against Marin Cilic.
His options seem to be greater this year. will not appear Carlos Alcaraz (1st) or until the last final with Novak Djokovic (3rd).
Besides, Rafa Nadal is out due to injuryFourteen times champion of the French International.
“It is true that this year the tournament will be different. Without Nadal it will definitely be different. Maybe there will be a new champion. With him we had less chances to win.”
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