Daniil Medvedev: Chris Evert says 'mischievous little bad boy' is 'great for the game' ahead of Miami Open

Chris Evert believes Daniil Medvevev “adds a lot of personality” to tennis and has described the former world No. 1 as a “mischievous little bad boy”. Medvedev won 19 matches in a row over the last two months before losing in the Indian Wells final to Carlos Alcaraz.

Ad Almost as memorable as his run to the final in Indian Wells were his continued complaints about the “slow” court surface. ATP Miami'One match is not enough' — Medvedev won't change approach after Alcaraz loss12 HOURS AGO Medvedev went on several rants during matches about the conditions, and after losing to Alcaraz joked he had a “toxic relationship” with the courts. “I love him,” former world No.

1 Evert told Eurosport’s Arnold Montgault. “I think he's very charismatic. I thought he spoke very eloquently, and he speaks very well.

«He's very likeable — he's like a little kid on the court sometimes when he's like a mischievous little bad boy. “But I think it adds a lot of personality to the game of tennis, and he's not afraid to wear his personality or his heart on his sleeve. I think it's good to have all those varieties.

“His game is wonderful to watch. At times, you can't believe the shots that he pulls out of the hat. He's very unpredictable in his shot-making.

He's got the power and he's got the movement.” Medvedev was aiming for his fourth title of the year at Indian Wells but was beaten in straight sets by Alcaraz, who returned to world No. 1 with the win. Wilander breaks down Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments Evert in awe of Alcaraz after Indian Wells win Tsitsipas 'happy' for Alcaraz's success Medvedev said afterwards that he had “no real reasons” to explain the result but was pleased overall with an “amazing” week.