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Daniil Medvedev cites one reason behind his incredible form after winning the Italian Open this year: new racket strings.
The Russian world No 2 is using a different version of Technifbre strings and said the change in his game has been “incredible”. Australian Open.
He has now won five titles this year – the most of his career – and won 7-5 7-5 against Denmark on Sunday. Holger cried The Italian Open final marked the first trophy he has won on clay.
“I think the strings help me … because they’re softer so the ball goes easier,” Medvedev told reporters after beating Rooney.
“In Australia directly where I lost, with my coach we were like, ‘Wow, I have easy depth on the ball, which is amazing,'”
“In Australia, it didn’t work. I was doubting myself 100 per cent. Should I go back to the old ones, I’m with them. Was playing nice? I said no, let’s try it now it’s unbelievable.”
After an hour, 40-minute rain delay in Rome, Medvedev battled hard from the first set against Rowe, saving two break points at 2-2 before earning a crucial break at 6-5 when he Raced to the net and threw on a drop shot.
The 20-year-old Rowe responded with two breaks in the second set to take a 5-3 lead, but from there Medvedev maintained his dominant dominance and won the next four games to seal the victory.
Having won most of his titles on hard courts, including a US Open victory in 2021, the victory on clay at the Italian Open is a significant moment for the 27-year-old Medvedev.
to follow of Rafael Nadal With world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and the 22-time Grand Slam champion pulling out of the French Open last week, the second Grand Slam of the calendar year is hard to predict. Novak Djokovic Leading the men’s singles draw.
But Medvedev, who has never advanced beyond the quarter-finals at Roland Garros, will be feeling confident. He had to be defeated like Stephanos Tsitsipas. Alexander Zverev During his Italian Open campaign and has climbed five places in the men’s rankings this year.
“It’s a special one because I didn’t think it was going to happen, (that I would) be able to make it,” he said of his latest title.
“I still can’t believe it – not that I won it, but that I played so well this week. I can’t believe it. The way I played, I’m really happy. This trophy will be home for a while. Glad to be back.
The French Open runs from May 28 to June 11 and Medvedev, whose groundstrokes look more powerful than ever, has emerged as a strong contender.