Monte Carlo Tennis Results: Medvedev Struggles on Clay Courts

The Monte Carlo Masters has always been a challenging tournament for Daniil Medvedev. The Russian tennis player has yet to win a match at Roland-Garros in four appearances, and clay courts have consistently been a thorn in his side.

Tactically, Medvedev's game also works against him on clay. 'You need to do maybe three good shots, one of which would be enough on hard courts,' he explained. 'Mentally I think for me the most important is going to be to know that some shots that maybe would be winners or which I would win the point on hard courts, it's definitely not the case on clay courts.'

For Medvedev, a cerebral thinker on the tennis court, adapting his game to clay has always been a challenge. 'Every time I practise on clay, after I play my match, I try to do my best, but it's difficult for me,' he said.

Despite this, Medvedev has had some big results on clay in the past. His semi-final run at Monte Carlo two years ago was a highlight of his career, and defeating Novak Djokovic at a Masters 1000 event gave him a confidence boost. However, that result is still fresh in his mind.

'There's always bad bounces, you're dirty after playing,' Medvedev said with a wry smile. 'Honestly, there's nothing I like on clay.'

The Russian is famously averse to the terre battue, and it shows. But he knows that adapting to clay courts is key to success at Monte Carlo.

Overall, Medvedev will be looking to improve his game and overcome his struggles on clay at this year's Monte Carlo Masters. Can he do it? Only time will tell.

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