Miami Open Presented by Itau 2024 - Day 14
Following his fourth round win at the 2024 Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev appeared to be in an upbeat mood, as he took some time to elaborate on his return of serve process during his interview with Jim Courier.
The third seed stifled a comeback from Portuguese opponent Nuno Borges, escaping with a 6-3 7-6(4) 5-7 6-1 victory. With this victory, the former World No.1 is one step closer to achieving his goal of winning the Australian Open title, after having fallen on two consecutive occasions (2021, 2022). The Russian will face Hubert Hurkacz for a spot in the semifinals, after the big-hitting Polish star overcame Frenchman Arthur Cazaux in his fourth round match.
The World No.2 credited some of his victory to his unique return of serve, which sees him stand further behind the baseline during his opponents serve. In his post-match interview with Courier, Medvedev delighted the crowd with a mini-demonstration, giving the intricate details behind his technique and thought process each time he prepares to receive a serve. Below is the full video.
