Daniil Medvedev kicked off his ATP Halle Open campaign with a dominant 6-3, 6-3 win over Germany's Daniel Altmaier on Monday, signaling his grass-court resurgence ahead of Wimbledon. The 2021 US Open champ, currently ranked 11th, showcased his signature precision with a jaw-dropping running backhand to seal the first set.
🏃♂️💨 Medvedev, who reached the 2022 Halle final, broke Altmaier's serve at 4-3 in the opener with a feather-light volley that kissed the line. Though the German saved two match points late, the Russian star closed the deal to chase his first grass title since 2021's Mallorca triumph.
Next up? A showdown with France's Quentin Halys. With early exits at this year's Australian and French Opens, Medvedev's smooth transition to grass has tennis fans buzzing about his Wimbledon potential. 🌱➡️🏆
