Sinner impressed by aggressive Medvedev's return to form

March 15 - World number two Jannik Sinner said Daniil Medvedev had found his best form again ahead of Sunday's Indian Wells title clash between the duo, heaping praise on the Russian's serving and returns in a solid start to the season. Read more at straitstimes.com.

March 15 - World number two Jannik Sinner said Daniil Medvedev had found his best form again ahead of Sunday's Indian Wells title clash between the duo, heaping praise on the Russian's serving and returns in a solid start to the season.

Speaking after beating Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4, and before Medvedev sealed a final spot by defeating top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner said the 2021 U.S. Open champion had become noticeably more aggressive this season.

Medvedev endured a disappointing 2025 campaign in which he failed to go past the second round at the Grand Slams and only lifted one title in Almaty but he has been rejuvenated this year, winning trophies in Brisbane and Dubai.

"He's back to very high level. Very big serve, I feel like. He's returning very well, very deep," Sinner told reporters.

"Everyone's trying to be slightly more aggressive. Sascha (Zverev) tried to be more aggressive. He didn't play his best today, but everyone is trying to push."

Sinner and Medvedev have played 15 times in their career with the Italian edging their head-to-head record 8-7.