Medvedev surrenders to Sinner and Alcaraz: "When they are on form, the rest of us don't have any chance"

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It has been a while since Daniil Medvedev dropped from the top spots in any betting list, even in a tour like the American one where he performed so well in the past. The Russian is not going through a good moment on the court, but off it, he is still super fun to listen to. At the Media Day of Cincinnati Masters 1000, the Moscow native analyzed the current situation of the circuit with a clear dominance by Sinner and Alcaraz. Why can't anyone challenge them? Is it just a matter of time for new, stronger rivals to emerge? Let's hear from Daniil in these statements gathered by ATP.

The circuit, in the hands of two men

"Jannik and Carlos are playing incredibly, they are the two best players at the moment and are performing at a level above all others, but you should never underestimate a third candidate who might appear and challenge them. The truth is that this is much talked about: 'How is it possible that no one is getting close to them?' When Carlos entered the circuit at 17, everyone was thinking: 'How can he hit so hard?' Because I could practice 10 hours a day and still not hit as hard as him. When they have their days, and they have many, there's no chance for us. The same goes for Jannik, another very strong player."

Opening for a third player to arrive

"I remember Roger and Rafa when they were 20-21 years old. In Rafa's case, he probably already had won two or three Roland Garros titles. There was a lot of talk when he won Wimbledon for the first time because it was his first Grand Slam away from the clay of Paris. Suddenly, when everyone started assuming that they would split all the major titles between them, a Serbian guy appeared who, although he arrived a bit later, ended up winning more than them."

They are very good, but not invincible

"It's funny, many people keep asking me about Jannik and Carlos, but by this time of the year, I still haven't faced them in the Grand Slams due to my poor performance. That's a problem for me, I want to know where they stand, I need to face them in the fourth round or quarterfinals. I don't really think it's difficult for me because it never was, although I managed to win a final against Novak once. I know they are strong players, but at the same time, they can also lose at times. For example, Jannik lost in Halle against Bublik and Carlos at the US Open against Van de Zandschulp, less than a year ago. Every time you step on the court with them, you have to try to win."

Final stretch of the season

"This is the most exciting part of the season for me, we have hard courts until Miami next year, so I will try to give my best and enjoy it at the same time. I see it as an opportunity, I want to face it as a challenge, try to raise my level on the big occasions, but always thinking step by step. About Turin, it will be a long road for everyone, except for Carlos, Jannik, and maybe Sascha. For the others, it will depend on who plays more tournaments well; right now, everything is up in the air. I just need to get some good results in the Masters 1000, and I'm almost there, but I need to play well."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Medvedev se rinde a Sinner y Alcaraz: “Cuando tienen el día, los demás no tenemos ninguna oportunidad”