Medvedev: "I was very happy when Zverev won Roland Garros"

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Daniil Medvedev has made a high-profile debut at ATP Halle 2026 against Tomás Martín Etcheverry with a comfortable victory. Additionally, last year's finalist spoke earlier about Alexander Zverev's recent triumph at Roland Garros, sharing kind words towards the German player after achieving his first Grand Slam.

In an interview for Tennis TV, the Russian player was asked about it, as he also knows what it's like to win a major (US Open 2021) and reflected on how happy he was to see 'Sascha' succeed and how it might affect him in upcoming tournaments. Each player is different, but now Zverev will have to adjust his mindset and set new goals after achieving the significant milestone he had pending in his career.

"Winning a Grand Slam is a great feeling. I was very happy for 'Sascha' because he had tough defeats in semifinals and finals, and the Roland Garros final was hard-fought over five sets. Seeing him succeed was a great feeling, and I'm sure he felt it too. The feeling after winning a Grand Slam is different for each person, and in my case, it was very euphoric, and I managed to play well afterward. Gradually, you lose that feeling and have to find a new motivation, so I don't know how it will affect him in that aspect," he concluded.

Medvedev reveals his expectations for the grass court season

Regarding his expectations for the grass court season, Medvedev expressed optimism. "I like being back. I really enjoy the grass court season. Each tournament is different. We saw Kamil Majchrzak defeat three top 10 players to win the tournament in 's Hertogenbosch. Sometimes in a tournament, you have the world's best players, and a qualifier ends up in the final. That's tennis. I focus on my matches, try to go far, and face other good players."

However, he also stated that "The transition from clay courts is very tough. If it were from hard courts, it would be much easier. The transition is tough due to the grass conditions, but I like grass. You can put pressure on your opponents. The first matches are always challenging, but once I start adapting, things usually go well. When I am focused, confident in my serve and next shot, I believe in myself on this surface."

If he is performing well with his serve and flat shots, undoubtedly, the Russian player will be a contender to watch out for in the upcoming tournaments, especially in Wimbledon. It's true he has a task pending with sliced shots and volleys, but with a serve like his and his aggressiveness, he has more than enough to challenge any player on the circuit when he is confident.

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