Daniil Medvedev acquired his claycourt season off to a successful begin by beating Gael Monfils 6-2 6-4 on the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday and the Russian stated his victory in Rome final 12 months has given him perception he can win any match on the floor.
Hardcourt specialist Medvedev received his first title on clay by beating Holger Rune within the Rome last, although that victory was instantly adopted by a first-round exit on the French Open.
The 28-year-old’s finest efficiency on the claycourt main got here in 2021 when he reached the quarter-finals and Medvedev stated he has reached some extent the place he accepts he simply has to seek out alternative ways of successful on the floor.
“Final season primarily confirmed me that I can win any match on clay, as a result of once you win Rome and also you go to the quarters within the French, enjoying 5 units, I consider I can win any match,” he advised reporters.
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“There’s no distinction between the French Open or Rome. The French Open is a Grand Slam, so it’s a bit completely different, but when you’ll be able to do properly in these tournaments, you’ll be able to play any clay courtroom match. It’s good for my confidence.
“Clay is completely different from arduous courts, as a result of on arduous courts I do know I’ll, 90% of instances, will win… I don’t like clay as a lot as arduous courts due to all that, however I’m in a second after I settle for this.
“I attempt to discover options, and I’m very joyful within the zone I’m in proper now.”
Medvedev subsequent faces compatriot Karen Khachanov afterward Thursday.