Worse on clay: Dimitrov or Medvedev?

[Nadalgaenger]

Neither a good clay player, obviously. But who is worse? Why?

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Meddy. Dimmy took a set off Nadal on Clay at Monte Carlo in 2013 when Nadal was in good form.

 

[RoS]

Dimitrov pushed Peak Nadal here.

Dimitrov was a wasted talent. Shame.

Many predicted that he would be the Federer's heir.

Rather Gasquet's heir sadly.

 

[Milanez82]

Dimitrov actually reached semi finals in Monte Carlo and Rome masters, had a few qf runs too

 

[TennisIcon]

Medvedev made it to semis of Monte Carlo and the finals of Barcelona. He also beat Djokovic on clay. I think they’re equal to be honest.

 

[Third Serve]

Medvedev

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Medvedev made it to semis of Monte Carlo and the finals of Barcelona. He also beat Djokovic on clay. I think they’re equal to be honest.

Dimitrov has also beaten Djokovic on clay

 

[dropshotlikeitshot]

Dimitrov has also beaten Djokovic on clay

A much better Djokovic, too.

 

[Nadalgaenger]

Both beat Djokovic

 

[James P]

Even I say Medvedev

 

[Mainad]

Rather Gasquet's heir sadly.

With 2 big titles to his name (a WTF and a Masters) he's done a bit better than Gasquet (who has never won anything higher than a 250).

 

[Subway Tennis]

Medvedev is worse by a mile. When he is in the mood, Dimitrov is/was quite good on clay.

 

[renarulz]

Medvedev made it to semis of Monte Carlo and the finals of Barcelona. He also beat Djokovic on clay. I think they’re equal to be honest.

Right now Dimitrov isn't doing well anywhere.. What's Medvedev's excuse?

 

[daggerman]

Medvedev and Grigor both beat Novak on clay

Fedal > Medvetrov > ********

 

[King No1e]

Hot take: Dimitrov is better than Nadal on clay. I mean, Dimitrov took a set off Nadal in Madrid. Has Nadal ever done that? I thought not. Checkmate Nadalistas!

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Hot take: Dimitrov is better than Nadal on clay. I mean, Dimitrov took a set off Nadal in Madrid. Has Nadal ever done that? I thought not. Checkmate Nadalistas!

 

[ibbi]

Dimitrov is not a BAD clay court player he’s reached QF and SF at 1000 level and a bunch of 3r and 4r at Roland Garros ain’t nothing to sniff at for someone like him who is on paper meant to like faster surfaces.

 

[Russeljones]

A lifetime ago. All of us had better hair then.

 

[mike danny]

With 2 big titles to his name (a WTF and a Masters) he's done a bit better than Gasquet (who has never won anything higher than a 250).

Honestly, his draws there were really no better than a 250 LOL.

 

[NatF]

Whenever the question of who is worse on clay involves Medvedev, the answer is always Medvedev.

 

[James P]

Whenever the question of who is worse on clay involves Medvedev, the answer is always Medvedev.

Wouldn't go *that* far, but about 90% of the top 50, perhaps...

 

[NatF]

Wouldn't go *that* far, but about 90% of the top 50, perhaps...

If the question is who's worse on clay Nat's granny or Medvedev the answer is still Medvedev .

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Dimitrov 2013 clay was beast af

 

[Winner]

Honestly, his draws there were really no better than a 250 LOL.

Medvedev won WTF 2020 unbeaten, how is that a 250 draw?

 

[onyxrose81]

With 2 big titles to his name (a WTF and a Masters) he's done a bit better than Gasquet (who has never won anything higher than a 250).

I remember when everyone was praising Gasquet and anointing him the Next King. Welp.

 

[mike danny]

Medvedev won WTF 2020 unbeaten, how is that a 250 draw?

Talking about Dimitrov.

 

[Ray Mercer]

The problem with Dimitrov is he has absolutely no weapons and is way too passive. He has no kill shot on the forehand and he has no killer instinct to finish points. He’s way too content to defend. He’s basically a really good mover with a good slice backhand.

 

[Winner]

Talking about Dimitrov.

Sorry, my bad. Lost in the shuffle of the thread between Med and Dimi posts.

 

[Nadalgaenger]

A lifetime ago. All of us had better hair then.

Remember that match well. Remember thinking that Grigor had finally “made it.”

 

[buscemi]

Dimitrov is 73-53 with 1 title on clay.
Medvedev is 11-20 on no titles on clay.

So, Medvedev seems definitely worse.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Med is literally the worst clay player I've seen among elite players (top 5) and I've watched them all since the 1980's. It's beyond belief how terrible Med moves or anticipates on clay. I like him, but otherwise it would be comical. He'll never get to #1 with such dismal clay skills. People here bash Pete on clay? Give me a break. He won Rome, as well as some other clay events and won the Davis Cup in Russia on clay, defeating a reigning FO champion.

Med is WTA level on clay and he's 25. It's pretty shocking, actually. He's worse on clay than Muster was on grass.

 

[Slowtwitcher]

Neither a good clay player, obviously. But who is worse? Why?

Can't tell if you're serious...

 

[Sudacafan]

I don't remember seeing Dimi play on clay.

 

[eman11]

Meddy. Dimmy took a set off Nadal on Clay at Monte Carlo in 2013 when Nadal was in good form.

And BEAT Djokovic