"Easier playing a guy from Netherlands than Australia" says Medvedev after another win in Melbourne

Daniil Medvedev battled past Van de Zandschulp in Melbourne and after the match, he admitted it was easier to play him than Kyrgios.

The Russian secured a convincing victory over the Dutchman who achieved his career-best record by reaching the third round. Medvedev, who reached 2021 final, will be looking to go one step further this year and was pleased with his performance against the World No 57 who he beat in one hour and 57 minutes.

He said:

"Fourth different year, fourth different status. I don't want to stop on the fourth round. I'm really happy because everyone in a Grand Slam is really tough. Even today the score does not show this I felt like it was a tie that was not reflected in the score."

Medvedev continued with banter with the crowd whom he teased during his match against Kyrgios, He said:

"I was hoping you guys were going to be a bit easier on me. I'll put it this way. It's easier to play a guy from the Netherlands than a guy from Australia in Melbourne. Every good relationship must have its ups and downs. I think it's good. There is some relationship going on."

He finished off by noting that he hopes to come many times to Australia:

"Hopefully I can come many more years here and I don't think it's only going to be good ones. But I hope it will be more good times than bad times or it doesn't work."