“Predictions are a little bit disrespectful” : Daniil Medvedev picks Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner over Novak Djokovic to win the 2024 French Open
Daniil Medvedev was defeated in the fourth round of the 2024 French Open, as he lost to Alex de Minaur in four sets on Monday. The Russian started the match on a bright note, winning the first set. However, Alex de Minaur stepped up his game from there on, outplaying the fifth seed in all areas to win the next three sets.
After his exit, Daniil Medvedev was asked about his prediction for the 2024 French Open winner. The Russian stated that on current form, he would pick either Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner to win the title. Moreover, he believes that both of them have won at least a Grand Slam title, hence the experience is also there.
Daniil Medvedev also pointed out to Novak Djokovic’s probable knee injury which he picked up during his five-set marathon win against Francisco Cerundolo. “Very, very tough to say,” he began. “Well, you know, I always think predictions are a little bit disrespectful, because when you say someone, it’s like you’re a bit underestimating the other guys,” said My best was not enough today, Medvedev.
“But I would say that statistically — well, I saw Novak struggling with his leg or something, so this, I don’t know. At the moment seeing Novak struggling with his leg, I would say Carlos or Jannik because they are both playing good. Jannik had a tough one yesterday, managed to come back. So it’s just, statistically, they both have a Slam, they have experience. They are top two, three in the world, so my opinion, Carlos or Jannik. But let’s see,” he added.
“My best was not enough today” : Daniil Medvedev credits Alex de Minaur for magnificent performance
Daniil Medvedev acknowledged Alex de Minaur’s performance, stating that even his best was not enough to get him past he finishing line. The Russian stated that he has no regrets, and is already looking forward to his next matches.
The world number five will next be seen in action during the grass court season later this month. He has often blown hot and cold on this surface over the past couple of years, and will look to maximize his potential on grass courts.
“Alex played better. To be honest, I’m disappointed to lose, but I don’t have anything to tell myself in a tough way like I was not [showing] a good attitude today or I was not fighting until the end. I did all of this. He played better. My best was not enough today, so looking forward to the next ones,” he added.
Alex de Minaur will now face the winner of the match between Holger Rune and Alexander Zverev which takes place later in the evening. The Australian has played some top quality tennis at the French Open, as he will have to produce plenty more of the same in the quarterfinals.
