Medvedev curious about Alcaraz's comeback in tough matches

Daniil Medvedev shared his anticipation for Carlos Alcaraz's performance at the US Open, particularly how the young Spaniard will cope with challenging matches upon his return from a wrist injury. Medvedev noted that Alcaraz's presence at the tournament suggests confidence from him and his team regarding his recovery.

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I think if he is here and going to try to play it means that he and his team trust that the injury is not going to get worse.

"I think if he is here and going to try to play it means that he and his team trust that the injury is not going to get worse," Medvedev said. He elaborated that while a long match might not significantly impact him physically after a break, the wrist itself could be a concern if not fully healed. "But probably not so much on the wrist, because if it is something that he has recovered from, I don't think it is going to be a problem."

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But probably not so much on the wrist, because if it is something that he has recovered from, I don't think it is going to be a problem.

Medvedev suggested that the primary challenge for Alcaraz might be his overall physical condition rather than the injured wrist itself. "It is more, as I say, a question of the whole body. If he has a tough match, it will be interesting to see how he faces it." He also acknowledged the possibility of a mid-match withdrawal if Alcaraz experiences pain.

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It is more, as I say, a question of the whole body. If he has a tough match, it will be interesting to see how he faces it.

Alcaraz is making his return to Grand Slam play after a four-month hiatus due to a wrist injury he sustained in April in Barcelona. Medvedev, who is set to play against Alcaraz's friend Roman Safiullin, expressed his eagerness to watch Alcaraz compete, hoping he can play freely without pain.

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I hope that he doesn't feel any pain and that he can play with freedom.