The match lasted 4 hours and 15 minutes and ended with the victory of the 172nd racket in the world in five sets. A victory in the tournament could bring Medvedev back to the top of the table, but unfortunately Gustavo Kuerten’s heir went further.
“Of course, I expect more from Roland Garros now than before. But I know it’s not an easy situation. You have to use your confidence, but not be arrogant – because that’s dangerous. Sometimes, you think: “I’ve played so much well, now everything will be simple. “And then you start having problems in the first round and you lose,” Medvedev said before the game.
The Russian came to Roland-Garros after befriending clay.
“I don’t think I played badly. If Thiago continues to play like this, he will be in the top 30 by the end of the year. I hope that happens, otherwise I will be upset. I am upset and I I will analyze this match for about a week,” Russian said in the post-match conference.
In the first round of the tournament, Medvedev didn’t have the most sophisticated opponent. Thiago Wilde has been playing mostly in the Challengers lately, and the Brazilian entered the main draw at Roland Garros after three qualifying matches. But it’s ground Wilde on “you”.
“I watched Daniel play my whole junior career. I fantasized about how I would play on this court, with such tennis players. In my best dreams, I beat them and the dream came true,” said the Brazilian after winning the game.
Earlier, Medvedev won his first clay-court tournament by beating Danish tennis player Holger Rune in straight sets in the Masters final in Rome.
“Every time the clay court season ends, I become happy. And I’m happy again. Today was windy, short dry and I ate clay. And I don’t don’t like it at all. Now I plan to relax and have a good time,” Medvedev said at a press conference after the loss at Roland Garros.
The hard season will soon begin, in which Daniil Medvedev feels much better. In addition, the Russians have more time to recover. We must expect victories from him and call the departure of “Roland Garros” rather a failure than a recession.
Yahya Gasanov, Athletistic
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