Daniil Medvedev explains why Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open absence changes nothing for him
Daniil Medvedev has stated that Carlos Alcaraz's absence from the French Open does not affect his own mindset for the tournament. Medvedev emphasized that he is focused on his own performance and taking it one match at a time. He expressed hope for Alcaraz's swift recovery from his wrist injury.
- ▪Carlos Alcaraz is absent from the French Open due to a wrist injury.
- ▪Daniil Medvedev remains focused on his own game and does not see Alcaraz's absence as a significant factor.
- ▪Medvedev has never reached the semifinals at Roland Garros and is concentrating on his first-round match.
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