Mouratoglou's unexpected comparison between Medvedev and Alcaraz: "I'll stick with Daniil"

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Patrick Mouratoglou has brought up an unexpected comparison between Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz. The prestigious French coach believes that the Russian tennis player has a specific shot superior to the Spaniard's: the two-handed backhand, one of the great hallmarks of the current world number one.

The statement came through a video posted on Instagram, in which Mouratoglou had to choose between the shots of different players on the circuit. When faced with the comparison between Medvedev's backhand and Alcaraz's, his response was immediate: "It's a good start. Okay, I'll go with Medvedev."

The French coach maintained his support for the Russian by comparing him with other elite players like Learner Tien, Karen Khachanov, Alex de Miñaur, Flavio Cobolli, or Joao Fonseca. However, the comparison eventually reached the realm of Novak Djokovic, at which point Mouratoglou didn't hesitate. "If you reach the GOAT, it's over," stated the coach, who believes that Djokovic's two-handed backhand is even superior to Medvedev's.

Medvedev, one of the best backhands on the circuit

The recognition is a significant tribute to the Russian, especially at a time when he is going through a more inconsistent phase in his career. Medvedev, the champion of the 2021 US Open, has regained positions during this season and currently holds the seventh place in the ATP rankings.

The Russian player has also shown that he can still compete head-to-head with the best. In March, he defeated Alcaraz in the semifinals of Indian Wells, ending the Spaniard's streak of 16 consecutive victories. Nevertheless, Medvedev has only won one of his last five encounters against Alcaraz and has suffered five consecutive defeats against Jannik Sinner.

Therefore, Mouratoglou's comparison does not change the current competitive reality, but it does underscore one of the most unique and challenging-to-read weapons in modern tennis: Daniil Medvedev's backhand.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La inesperada comparación de Mouratoglou entre Medvedev y Alcaraz: “Me quedo con Daniil”