Former US Open champion Medvedev has dropped out of the highest 10 after a troublesome begin to the season.
He has not gained a title for the reason that Rome Masters in 2023, which was additionally on clay, and hasn’t reached a remaining since Indian Wells final 12 months.
Medvedev has regularly mentioned he doesn’t like taking part in on clay, exterior and reminded the gang after his victory towards Khachanov, saying: “It is the primary match on clay – it is not my favorite floor.
“I do not suppose Karen hit one ace and he is a giant server. So, it was fairly gradual, however I am proud of my degree normally and looking out ahead.”
Medvedev will face France’s Alexandre Muller within the second spherical.
Seventeen of the boys’s prime 20 singles gamers will characteristic in Monte Carlo, together with Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Britain’s Jack Draper.
