As Daniil Medvedev plunged into the Erste Bank Open, no one expected him to top Spanish world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in one category: most 2023 match victories.
But here he is, on the verge of winning the ATP 500 tour in Vienna, with 64 victories under his belt and officially overtaking Alcaraz’s record. Although the race is far from over, as there are still several tournaments left in the calendar year, it is still a fantastic achievement for the Russian.
September records: Medvedev Tops
The Spanish player was highly commended by the ATP Tour last month for having improved and achieved the highest number of victories in the current season’s tournaments. With 58 victories, Alcaraz held the lead in the ATP Tour, as indicated by Infosys’ ATP Stats. Medvedev, on the other hand, is the only other ATP Tour player to have achieved more than 50 victories.
Erste Bank Open
Medvedev downed several formidable players in the Vienna Open, outlasting up- and coming- French teen player Arthur Fils, World No. 17 Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, Russian-American Karen Khachanov, and finally Greek phenom Stefanos Tsitsipas.
And it was after the semi-final showdown with Tsitsipas that The Tennis Letter announced that Medvedev had secured his 64th win, his personal best, and snatched the title for the most 2023 match victories from Alcaraz.
On X, they wrote, “Medvedev d. Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6. Daniil takes out his favorite nemesis & gets his 64th win of the season. He passes Carlos Alcaraz for the most match wins in 2023. ✅9th final of 2023✅8th hardcourt final of 2023. A Hardcourt God.”
Medvedev d. Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6
Daniil takes out his favorite nemesis & gets his 64th win of the season.
He passes Carlos Alcaraz for the most match wins in 2023.
✅9th final of 2023
✅8th hardcourt final of 2023A Hardcourt God. pic.twitter.com/4611JJj4wb
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 28, 2023
Medvedev kept his level of play at an even keel and appeared to be in control for long periods of the ATP 500 match, setting the momentum of most of the proceedings behind the baseline. The match lasted for an hour and 44 minutes, and Medvedev made just ust 10 unforced errors as he saved all three break points to reach the Vienna final with 6-4 7-6.
Medvedev addressed his prospective opponents in the final, saying that he has faced Jannik three times this year, which may be a record for him, as well as Andrey once.
“They’ve had an amazing year. Jannik is finishing really strong. I want to see how their match goes. It’s good conditions for both of them to play good tennis. Then I will prepare for the winner,” Medvedev said in a statement.
Daniil Medvedev on facing Sinner or Rublev in Vienna Final:
“I played both of them in the finals this year. Jannik 3 times, which is maybe a record for me. Andrey once. They’ve had an amazing year. Jannik is finishing really strong. I want to see how their match goes. It’s good… pic.twitter.com/zw1CIoWecQ
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 28, 2023
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