Carlos Alcaraz’s impressive 16-match winning streak came to an complete Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open, falling to Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. Despite the defeat, the World No. 1 was quick to credit his opponent’s performance.

“I just have to give credit to Daniil. I feel he just played an amazing match,” Alcaraz said. BNP Paribas Open

Alcaraz acknowledged Medvedev’s consistently high level of play throughout the match.

“Since the start of the match until the end of the match, he was playing unreal, I’ve got to say. I have never seen, to be honest, Daniil playing like this.” ATP Tour

Adjusting to Medvedev’s Aggression

The 22-year-old described being surprised by the intensity of Medvedev’s game.

“How aggressive he played all the time, I think that surprised me a little bit. I knew at the beginning that he was going to play aggressive, but how, the way he did it, surprised me a lot, because he didn’t miss any or he didn’t miss as much as I expected.” ATP Tour

Alcaraz noted that Medvedev’s ability to maintain aggressive play without significant errors was a key factor in the match.

Looking Ahead

Despite the loss, Alcaraz remains optimistic. He currently holds a 16-1 record for the season.

“I’m just a little bit disappointed right now. But at the same time, I have to see the good things about this loss,” Alcaraz said. ATP Tour

Alcaraz believes the match will serve as a benchmark for future opponents.

“It is about the people and the players thinking that they need to play like this level if they wish to beat me. So at some point it’s going to [go in] my favour in some ways.” ATP Tour

FAQ

What was Alcaraz’s winning streak before the loss?

Alcaraz had a 16-match winning streak prior to his defeat against Daniil Medvedev.

Who will Medvedev face in the final?

Medvedev will face Jannik Sinner in the final of the BNP Paribas Open.

What did Alcaraz say about Medvedev’s performance?

Alcaraz stated that Medvedev played an “amazing match” and that he had “never seen Daniil playing like this.”