Medvedev more motivated than ever

Russian ace vows to fight harder and push his limits in 2024 season

If there is one player who simply thrives on hardcourts, it is Daniil Medvedev, and 2024 promises to be an eventful year for the world No 3, who is hoping to finally get over the final hurdle at the Australian Open.

Medvedev reached the final at Melbourne Park in 2021 and 2022, but fell to two of the "Big Three", first losing in straight sets to Novak Djokovic, before Rafa Nadal overcame overwhelming odds, and a two-set deficit, to emerge victorious.

The Russian took a long time to recover from the body blow of Nadal's stunning comeback, losing his way in a topsy-turvy 2022 season while a third-round loss in Melbourne last year saw him drop out of the top 10.