SUMMARY
- Daniil Medvedev suffered a heartbreaking loss in the Australian Open final against Jannik Sinner.
- However, fans believe he stands a chance to find success at the French Open.
Being a professional athlete comes with its share of highs and lows, and Daniil Medvedev is well-acquainted with both. The Russian star made it to the finals of the now-concluded Australian Open for the third time in his career. Unfortunately, Medvedev lost, registering his fifth loss in a final. However, there is still hope for him to add another major title to his name, and it might just happen at the French Open next.
Daniil took on Jannik Sinner in the final, hoping to etch his name on the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup. He started dominantly, winning two sets on the trot. Sinner went on to launch one of the most impressive comebacks, as he won the next three sets. The Italian player kept a cool head and, in the end, prevailed over Daniil.
Medvedev has now played in six major finals, losing five of them. Now, a fan predicts that he might just win Roland Garros next. Daniil does not have the best record on clay courts, but he did win the title in Rome in 2023. According to the user, whoever wins the Rome Masters title wins the French Open the following year.
2018 Rome – Nadal 🏆
2019 RG – Nadal 🏆2019 Rome – Nadal 🏆
2020 RG – Nadal 🏆2020 Rome – Djokovic 🏆
2021 RG – Djokovic 🏆2021 Rome – Nadal 🏆
2022 RG – Nadal 🏆2022 Rome – Djokovic 🏆
2023 RG – Djokovic 🏆2023 Rome – Medvedev 🏆
2024 RG – …. https://t.co/Q7PVrET0HD— kr9pton (@kr9ptonlul) January 29, 2024
The fan seemingly backed it up with evidence, beginning with Rafael Nadal winning in Rome in 2018 and then Roland Garros in 2019. Even Novak Djokovic won the Masters title in 2022 and the French Major in 2023.
Daniil won his first title on clay and the sixth Masters title in Rome last year. He played remarkably well to defeat Holger Rune decisively, 7-5, 7-5, in straight sets.
Daniil Medvedev calls himself a hardcourt specialist, and clay is not his favorite surface to play on. However, can he win the elusive second major title of his career in Paris this year?
How has Daniil Medvedev fared at the French Open?
The world number three has always struggled to play his best on clay, and he never quite found his rhythm. Time and again, Medvedev’s opponents have overpowered the Russian player.
Daniil made his Roland Garros debut in 2017, and until 2020, he crashed out in the first round. 2021 saw his luck improve when he made it to the quarterfinals but lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
In 2022, Medvedev’s luck favored him once again, as he made it to the fourth round of the tournament. He took on Marin Cilic for a spot in the quarterfinals but failed to defeat him. The 2023 season once again witnessed Daniil’s shock exit in the first round after losing to Thiago Seyboth Wild.
Daniil Medvedev will certainly hope for his luck to change as the season progresses. The loss in the Australian Open final will hurt, but he will bounce back stronger.