Daniil Medvedev smiles again. The Russian is already in the semifinals of another Masters 1000, at ATP Rome 2026, the only major event he won on clay in his career. Reaching this round was not easy: he had to face a fired-up Martín Landaluce, battling against one of the great talents of the circuit and relying on his hierarchy, experience, and composure to tip the final set in his favor.
Trackside, the Muscovite had sincere and positive words for the Madrilenian, but in the press conference, he doubled down: without knowing how much is hyperbole or jest, Daniil used Martin's level and style of play in the first set as a strategy to approach Jannik Sinner, whom he will face tomorrow. He boasts 32 consecutive victories in Masters 1000, but a new scenario (they've never met on clay) and a maxim pronounced by Rublev that his good friend applies wholeheartedly: at some point, of course, he will have to taste defeat.
Medvedev's Words on Landaluce and His Upcoming Match against Sinner
- Great victory today against a very good Landaluce
"I am happy to have won such a tough match. On clay, I feel there are more momentum shifts, more changes, so I'm pleased to have fully returned to the game after the first set, and also after starting the third set poorly. In the end, I felt I was playing better than him, whether due to physical or tennis reasons. I couldn't fully capitalize on all the opportunities I had earlier, but I'm happy that I gave it my all and finally secured the victory."


