The world No. 3, Daniil Medvedev captured his first-ever clay tennis title after claiming a thrilling win over youngster Holger Rune in Rome at the Italian Open, solidifying himself as one of the favorites for Roland-Garros, which starts in one week's time.
Daniil Medvedev smashed out the Danish star 7-5, 7-5 in the Italian Open final that lasted one hour and 41 minutes.
The 27-year-old has clinched an ATP Tour-leading five titles this 2023 season, including the Masters 1000 trophy in Miami last month.
His form this season has been nothing short of breathtaking, and the fact that Medvedev's dominance is now extending to surfaces other than hard courts is something that should ring alarm bells for the rest of the tour.
A former world No. 1, Medvedev will move back up to No. 2 when the new rankings are released, after a disappointing season last year that saw him slip down the pecking order.
In 2023, however, the incredible Russian is well and truly back.
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