"I feel happy about tennis. First time in two months" - Medvedev pleased with conditions in Paris

With Roland Garros only a few days away, Daniil Medvedev believes he is ready to replicate his success on hard courts as he competes in the second Grand Slam of the season.

The World No.2 has never progressed past the first round at the French Open, but seems pleased with the court conditions after a practice session in Paris.

“I have to say coming here was my first practice yesterday, I was playing amazing so far. I didn't feel that it was clay. I was playing like on hard courts, and hopefully, have some expectations,” Medvedev said. “I really like the conditions here so far, and looking forward to making a great tournament, to be honest. I feel amazing. I feel happy about life. I feel happy about tennis. First time in two months. So that's just a great feeling.”

The Russian has struggled on clay his entire career, with all his ten titles coming on hard courts. He has a 148-59 match record on hard court, compared to 11-20 on clay. However, the 25-year old is focused as he prepares to take on Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in the opening round.

“For me being in the zone basically means not missing the ball, because that's where I'm strong. That's when I know that, for my opponents, it's going to be tough to beat me. Even of course sometimes they will succeed, sometimes the best ones when they play well. But it makes it tougher for my opponent,” Medvedev said. “For me it is to just practice hard, try to make the routine good, not make stupid decisions outside of the court, and then like this, the zone will come on the court one day.”