 Daniil Medvedev proved Carlos Alcaraz right after losing to the world No 1 at Wimbledon. Alcaraz previously questioned whether playing on Centre Court for the first time this year could derail the 27-year-old - something Medvedev admitted to after the match. Medvedev also endorsed Alcaraz's statement as the 20-year-old said he believed he could beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. Alcaraz dispatched Medvedev in stunning fashion in the semi-final on Friday, needing just an hour and 50 minutes to win 6-3 6-3 6-3. It was the first time this year that the Russian played on Centre Court after admitting he loved Court 1 because he always won there. Ahead of the match, the Spaniard noted that: "The aura that you live with on Centre Court is different than the other ones." And Medvedev admitted that it was different getting bumped up to the main showcourt - something that may have affected him in the one-sided defeat. "It's tough to say because he played well. I feel like I didn't play too bad. Could have for sure played better. Little bit serving better. But it was not a terrible match," he started. "But very tough because Centre, for sure, different to Court 1." Daniil Medvedev said he had to adapt to Centre Court (Image: Getty) Medvedev had also anticipated that things would be different over on Centre, adding: "I knew it. You have to adapt. It's not the first time in my career where I have to adapt to different courts. Not easy, because I didn't hit on Centre before this morning. Got 30 minutes. "It was a little bit more wet in a way, and the ball was sliding through the grass, and I was missing a lot because I was late a little bit to the ball. That's what I always said on grass, rhythm is the most important. That's a little bit what I was missing, especially on the return, I would say, yeah." The world No 3 also backed Alcaraz to defeat Djokovic on Sunday in spite of the 36-){kind=link}
Carlos Alcaraz has been backed to defeat Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon (Image: Getty) Daniil Medvedev proved Carlos Alcaraz right after losing to the world No 1 at Wimbledon. Alcaraz previously questioned whether playing on Centre Court for the first time this year could derail the 27-year-old – something Medvedev admitted to after the match. Medvedev also endorsed Alcaraz’s statement as the 20-year-old said he believed he could beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. Alcaraz dispatched Medvedev in stunning fashion in the semi-final on Friday, needing just an hour and 50 minutes to win 6-3 6-3 6-3. It was the first time this year that the Russian played on Centre Court after admitting he loved Court 1 because he always won there. Ahead of the match, the Spaniard noted that: “The aura that you live with on Centre Court is different than the other ones.” And Medvedev admitted that it was different getting bumped up to the main showcourt – something that may have affected him in the one-sided defeat. “It’s tough to say because he played well. I feel like I didn’t play too bad. Could have for sure played better. Little bit serving better. But it was not a terrible match,” he started. “But very tough because Centre, for sure, different to Court 1.” Daniil Medvedev said he had to adapt to Centre Court (Image: Getty) Medvedev had also anticipated that things would be different over on Centre, adding: “I knew it. You have to adapt. It’s not the first time in my career where I have to adapt to different courts. Not easy, because I didn’t hit on Centre before this morning. Got 30 minutes. “It was a little bit more wet in a way, and the ball was sliding through the grass, and I was missing a lot because I was late a little bit to the ball. That’s what I always said on grass, rhythm is the most important. That’s a little bit what I was missing, especially on the return, I would say, yeah.” The world No 3 also backed Alcaraz to defeat Djokovic on Sunday in spite of the 36-year-old’s record at SW19. Carlos Alcaraz said he wasn’t afraid of Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon record (Image: Getty) MORE TO FOLLOW We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/football . Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account – providing real news in real time. We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk .
Carlos Alcaraz proven spot on about Daniil Medvedev as Spaniard gets endorsement
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