Medvedev Begins Grass Season with Tough Test Against Mannarino
Daniil Medvedev is back on the grass, and all eyes are on his 2025 campaign as the ATP 250 in Den Bosch heats up. Kicking off his season on the green surface, Medvedev faces a familiar foe in Adrian Mannarino, a seasoned grass-court player and former champion at this very tournament. This is no easy opener for the world No. 11, even with his superior ranking and past success.
Now, Medvedev is not someone who hides his feelings about clay—it’s no secret he’s not fond of it. But once the season shifts to grass, something clicks. He’s more confident, more natural, and it shows. Remember, this is the guy who won Mallorca in 2021 and has made back-to-back Wimbledon semifinals, only to fall to the eventual champ Carlos Alcaraz both times. He’s evolved from a clay-court skeptic to a legitimate threat on grass, and that transformation is what makes this opening match so intriguing.
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Mannarino, on the other hand, isn’t just any opponent. The Frenchman came through the draw as a lucky loser but wasted no time making his presence felt, dominating Christopher O’Connell 6-1, 6-3 in the previous round. He’s crafty, left-handed, and knows how to manipulate the rhythm of a match, especially on grass. These two have faced off seven times already, with Medvedev narrowly leading their head-to-head 4–3. Their last meeting on grass? Wimbledon 2022, where Daniil took it in straight sets. But don’t let that fool you—Mannarino always brings a different challenge.
What makes this matchup exciting is the contrast in style. Medvedev’s deep-court positioning, his flat groundstrokes, and his rocket of a first serve make him dangerous on grass. But Mannarino thrives on disrupting flow, changing pace, and sneaking in surprise winners from angles you don’t see coming. If there’s anyone who can rattle Medvedev in an early-round clash, it’s him.
Still, with everything on the line and the pressure of being the top seed, I expect Medvedev to find a way through. It might not be pretty, and it probably won’t be straight sets, but the Russian should manage to weather the storm and book a spot in the next round. Prediction? Medvedev in three tough sets.
This one’s not just about winning—it’s about building momentum for the grass season. And for Medvedev, every match counts as he aims to turn potential into trophies on a surface he’s learned to love.
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