Daniil Medvedev reaches a new milestone after winning his opening match at Indian Wells.
The Russian has reached the final at the Masters 1000 event for the past two seasons and aims to go one better in 2025.
He enjoys playing on hard courts and Medvedev will be hoping to rediscover his best form in the Californian desert and he searches for a first title of the year.
Medvedev has certainly made an impressive start to his latest Indian Wells campaign and reached a new career landmark in the process.
Daniil Medvedev reaches new milestone at Indian Wells
Medvedev thrives on hard courts, and all but one of his 20 titles coming on the concrete reflects that.
At Indian Wells claimed another victory on the surface when he defeated Yunchaokete Bu for the loss of just four games.
This is his 200th win on hard courts since 2020, and Medvedev is the first player to reach that milestone.
World number one Sinner is currently second on 187 wins and 44 losses, while Andrey is in third place with 175 wins and 79 defeats.
Daniil Medvedev comments on new Indian Wells courts
Medvedev claimed two breaks of serve on the way to securing the first set against Bu.
He then surged into an early lead in set two and never looked back as he booked his spot in the third round at Indian Wells.
There has been plenty of debate about the new courts at Indian Wells as the surface was changed before the tournament commenced.
Medvedev claimed the courts felt slow during his practice sessions before the tournament, and he doubled down on those comments after his first match.
“Everyone has a different perspective. Some will find it fast. Some will find it slow. If you ask Sascha or Casper they’re not gonna say it’s fast,” he said.
“I find it super slow. Probably the slowest I’ve ever played on in my life. It’s always been the case at Indian Wells and I managed to play good here. I am looking forward.”
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