Daniil’s Exciting Win in Germany!
Hey, tennis fans! 🎾 Guess what? Daniil Medvedev, one of the world’s top tennis players, just won his first match at the Halle Open in Germany!
On Monday, Medvedev played against Daniel Altmaier, a player from Germany. Medvedev showed amazing skills and won in two straight sets: 6-3, 6-3. (In tennis, players need to win sets by winning enough games, and the first to win two or three sets wins the match!)
Getting Ready for Wimbledon
Medvedev is practicing hard on grass courts to get ready for Wimbledon, one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world! 🌍 Grass courts are tennis courts where the surface is made of grass, making the ball bounce differently. After some early losses this year, he’s determined to make a great comeback.
How the Match Went
In the first set, Medvedev took a 4-3 lead with a super cool volley that just caught the line! A volley is when a player hits the ball before it bounces. He finished the set with a fantastic running backhand. In the second set, even though Altmaier tried his best and saved two match points (points that could end the match), Medvedev stayed strong and won.
What’s Next?
Next up, Medvedev will play against Quentin Halys in the second round. Let’s cheer him on! 🎉
Do you think Medvedev can win his first grass-court title since 2021? Stay tuned to find out!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
