WATCH: Daniil Medvedev's priceless reaction after pulling unbelievable volley in Monte-Carlo Masters 2025

The start of tennis sensation Daniil Medvedev in the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters 1000 tournament is anything but reliable this year. After registering a stellar first-round win against Karen Khachanov, the Russian tennis star also had to fight against Alexandre Muller to secure the pre-quarterfinal berth with a scoreline of 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-2.

What's next for Daniil Medvedev in the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 tournament?

The star player now seems to have a daunting task ahead of him. Medvedev is now set to face Aussie sensation Alex de Minaur, who has been in magnificent form in the ATP 1000 Masters, and beating the Sydney-born star might be a tough challenge for the Russian.

The two tennis players had a tough start to the game as it was forced into the tiebreaker, but the Russian took an early lead. However, Muller had marked his stellar comeback in the second set to level up the thriller. Thereafter, the 29-year-old star player showcased his breathtaking shots in the third and final set to crash out Muller from the tournament.

The 29-year-old star had already revealed that clay surfaces aren't his best. Still, surprisingly, he has been pulling out some magnificent tricks in Monte Carlo and seems to be dazzling the fans with a stunning Rafael Nadal-like volley early in the third and final set of the game, which has baffled Muller. The star player seems to have a perfect reaction, even shocking himself with his shot.

Watch the video here:

Daniil Medvedev hits one of the best volleys of his life in Monte Carlo

The reaction 😂😂😂
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Daniil Medvedev makes a shocking claim about clay court surfaces!

"Honestly, there’s nothing I like on clay. There are always bad bounces; you’re dirty after playing. I really don’t enjoy playing on clay. Mentally I think for me the most important is going to be to know that some shots that maybe would be winners or which I would win the point on hard courts; it’s definitely not the case on clay courts. You need to do maybe three good shots, like one of which would be enough on hard courts," Daniil Medvedev said.

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