Medvedev talks about Tsitsipas: "It wouldn't surprise me if he ends up winning a Grand Slam"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 29 Jun 2026 | 20.55

Daniil Medvedev talks about Tsitsipas and injuries in tennis. Photo: gettyimages

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Daniil Medvedev started Wimbledon 2026 with a convincing victory against Marin Cilic, a result that confirmed the good sensations with which he landed in London after several weeks of adaptation on grass. The Russian once again proved that he is increasingly adapting his game to grass, although he acknowledges that it remains one of the most difficult surfaces to master.

After the match, the Russian player analyzed the challenges posed by grass, reflected on the evolution of modern tennis, and surprised by showing a great confidence in the future of Stefanos Tsitsipas, convinced that the Greek still has the level to compete for the most important titles on the circuit. Daniil Medvedev's surprising predictions in a tournament where he has high aspirations, such as this Wimbledon 2026.

Daniil Medvedev analyzes Wimbledon 2026, the current level of tennis, and the future of Stefanos Tsitsipas

Medvedev explains why grass remains the most unpredictable surface

The Russian considers that grass requires approaching matches in a completely different way compared to other surfaces, where the serve becomes even more crucial.

"There is always room for improvement. Movement, serve, forehand, backhand... In tennis, you can always keep growing. That's what I try to do every season.

It's not easy to move on grass. In fact, I don't think I'm one of the best at moving here. You see Jannik Sinner slide around and it looks like he's never going to break anything. If I tried to do that, I'd probably end up injured. We've seen some players get hurt on this surface, and it's not ideal.

Today I moved very well, and I think that made the difference. I have worked a lot with my physical trainer to adapt my movement and my game to grass."

"On all surfaces, there is strategy, but on grass, the serve is even more crucial. You can play a fantastic match and still lose. On clay or hard courts, if you are clearly better than your opponent in many aspects, you will usually end up winning. Not here. Your opponent can be inferior for a big part of the match, serve very well, reach a tie-break, and defeat you."

The Russian admits he hates changing surfaces every season

Medvedev also confessed that the transition from clay to grass remains one of the most challenging moments of each season. "I'm going to be honest: I hate changing surfaces. That's why I almost always try to play a tournament before Wimbledon. I know that the first one on grass always costs me a lot, and I usually perform much better in the second or directly here.

You have to work very hard on your physical aspect because your movements and muscles you use change completely. You have to be very careful with injuries. In my case, the only solution is to play. On the first day on grass, you think it's impossible to compete well two weeks later, but little by little, the body and mind start to adapt. It's all about repetition."

Daniil Medvedev believes Stefanos Tsitsipas can win another Grand Slam

Asked about the delicate sports situation that the Greek is going through after his professional split from Apostolos Tsitsipas, Medvedev did not hide his confidence in a future comeback. "I saw the news yesterday. You never know what can happen, but when a player has already shown that level, it means he has that capability within him.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if in two weeks, a year, or even five, he won another Grand Slam or reached a semifinal. He has a great serve, an extraordinary forehand, volley's very well... Obviously, he is going through a tough time and has had difficulties with his game, but it wouldn't surprise me either if suddenly he found his way again and strung together a series of great results."

Medvedev explains why current tennis is leading to more injuries

The Russian also offered his view on the increase in physical problems on the circuit, although he ruled out rackets being the culprits. "Rackets have improved, not worsened. I think the real issue is the excess use. There are so many tournaments, so many training hours, and the circuit is becoming more demanding because margins are very tight.

Today, everyone hits very hard and moves very well. Everyone is constantly trying to improve, and when you train so much and play week after week, it is completely normal for overload injuries to appear. Fortunately, medicine has also advanced a lot, and we have much better tools than twenty years ago."

Daniil analyzes the evolution of modern tennis

Medvedev was also asked about those who believe that current tennis has lost tactical richness due to the speed at which the ball is hit. "It's a very difficult question. The other day, I was talking to my coach, Thomas, and we were laughing about this. I told him that in twenty years, I will probably also claim that the game was better before and that no one has tactics now.

I think there has always been tactics. Twenty years ago, according to many players, at Wimbledon, you were practically forced to serve and volley. Was that more tactical? I don't think so. Every era has its way of playing and its own strategy. The best thing is to enjoy today's tennis and let the best player win."

Medvedev regrets the sanction on Marketa Vondrousova

The Russian was also questioned about the four-year suspension imposed on Marketa Vondrousova after refusing to undergo an anti-doping control.

"All these cases are very complicated because each one is completely different. I still think the same as I said some time ago: if someone really wanted to dope, they would probably find a way to do it. That's why I believe that most players who end up sanctioned had no intention of doing anything illegal.

I feel sorry for what happened to Marketa, but I also don't know all the details from all the parties involved. I can speak from my experience. When they knock on your door for a doping control, it always causes some stress. You check that you have correctly indicated your location, open the door, and never say no. But I can also understand that maybe she was going through a tough time, got scared, or reacted poorly. Doping controls are not an easy situation to handle for any player."

With authority on the court and clarity off it, Daniil Medvedev once again showed that he remains one of the most thoughtful voices on the circuit. The Russian arrives at Wimbledon convinced that he can still continue to grow on grass and, at the same time, left a reflection that few expected: despite the difficult time that Stefanos Tsitsipas is going through, he is convinced that the Greek still retains the necessary talent to conquer some of the great stages of world tennis.

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