Carlos Alcaraz played an insane point to close out the match against Daniil Medvedev His ability to defend this well on grass is unbelievable This was a guy who looked lost on this surface not too long ago. Not lost anymore. He looks right at home.
"He's kind of like them, he's still 20 and already has one Grand Slam": Medvedev compares 'very strong' Alcaraz to big three
ATPSaturday, 15 July 2023 at 12:30
Daniil Medvedev took on Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon semi-finals but he came up short against the Spaniard who he compared to that of the Big Three.
Medvedev lost in the Indian Wells final to Alcaraz and on a different surface, it was the same result. It was defence against attack and the latter came off. But the Russian ace was pleased with aspects of his play.
"Yeah, tough. It's tough to say because he played well. I feel like I didn't play too bad. Could have for sure played better. Little bit serving better. But it was not a terrible match," said Medvedev.
Like alluded to, he showered praise on Alcaraz who will now face Djokovic in the final and not only did he compare his mentality to the Big Three but also his game style.
"Yeah, I mean, he's a very strong player. I would say in general to compare like the big three, they're amazing, they win so many Grand Slams, they win so many matches. He's kind of like them. He's still 20. Already has one Grand Slam. Playing great. Been No. 1 for many, many weeks."
"You have to play your best. You have to play your absolute best. As you say, as I say, I didn't play bad, but I didn't play my absolute best. Against someone like Carlos, Novak, Rafa, you need to be at your best."
"Maybe against other guys you can be playing not bad, you're going to have your chances, during the match you're going to find something to work with. With Carlos, you need to be at your absolute best and that's how you can win. Unfortunately, I was not."
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