Carlos Alcalaz’s withdrawal from the Australian Open places him again on prime of the world rankings. Daniil Medvedev is undoubtedly the perfect male participant in the meanwhile.

In accordance with the Russian, it was Novak Djokovic who beat him 6-3, 6-4 within the Adelaide Worldwide semi-finals.

“Truthfully, I am in all probability the perfect participant on this planet proper now,” he stated on the post-match press convention. “In fact Carlos has had an ideal run sooner or later in 2022, so he is prime by way of the rankings. He is primary.” The most effective. He received 4 tournaments in a row, 5 tournaments in a row. ”

Medvedev admitted he was dissatisfied with the straight-sets loss.

“I used to be a bit of dissatisfied, however that is additionally a optimistic. I felt nice tonight. It was actually nice. That is good for the Australian Open.

“So I hope Novak just isn’t on my aspect within the Australian Open draw. I attempt to make it work.”

Medvedev: I imagine in myself

And even when he solely has one grand slam in the meanwhile, there’s one other piece of information that places him comfy.

“I received the slam in opposition to Novak,” he reminded reporters. “I imagine in myself.

“However typically it is powerful on the court docket. enhance.”