Jannik Sinner was seemingly in good spirits after losing the Miami Masters final, telling in-form Daniil Medvedev it will be interesting to see how he does during the clay season. In the Miami final, Medvedev defeated Sinner 7-5 6-2.

In his last five tournaments, Medvedev made as many finals – the Russian won Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai and Miami, while he ended as runner-up in Indian Wells. But now the season is switching to the clay courts – Medvedev”s least favorite surface.

“Now clay season starts so let’s see how you do there but I wish you all the best,” Sinner told Medvedev, per Chris Oddo.

 

Sinner to Medvedev: Let’s see how you do on the clay

After beating Karen Khachanov in the Miami semifinal to reach his fifth consecutive final, Medvedev said “it is a pity the clay season is next up.” “I think I made six finals [in a row] in 2019, so I have some margin.

It’s a pity it is clay season next up, but I am going to try. I am really happy with my results so far but it is not over. I have to believe in myself. I know I am capable of winning big titles. I know I can play well and beat anybody.

For sure, Carlos is on fire right now, but you can’t win 100 matches in a row, you can win maybe 40 or 45, whatever Novak [Djokovic] did. At one moment, someone is going to put the water on the fire. It might be Sinner today, it might be me on Sunday, it might be someone else next tournament.

You have to believe in yourself. You have to try your best. I am going to enjoy their match and be prepared for the winner,” Medvedev said after his Miami semifinal win. Medvedev is kicking off his clay season at the Monte Carlo Masters, which starts on April 9th.