“Medvedev does not show himself at 100% during the Final Tournament, fatigue is taking its toll” – Olkhovsky

Russian tennis player Daniel Medvedev does not show his maximum level at the final ATP tournament due to fatigue, the champion of the 1994 Australian Open and 1993 Roland Garros in mixed doubles told . Andrei Olkhovsky .

On Sunday, Medvedev lost to American Taylor Fritz (4:6, 3:6) in the first match of the group stage of the ATP Finals tournament in Turin. On November 12, the Russian will face Australian Alex De Minaur.

— Will Daniil Medvedev be able to leave the group during the Championship Final?

— Daniil Medvedev had a very tough match against Taylor Fritz, who was one of the key players to count on to qualify from the group. We notice that he is not showing up 100%, fatigue is taking its toll. Considering the fact that he lost in straight sets, he found himself in an extreme position and made the exit task more difficult. At the same time, in the final match he will have to face Jannik Sinner, who clearly claims to win and enters the tournament in excellent form.

— How do you assess Andrei Rublev’s chances?

— Andrey’s key problem lies precisely in psychology. Lately, he has often had emotional outbursts. At the same time, in terms of play, Rublev is doing well. If he faces his emotions, he will be able to show great dignity in the Championship Final.

I don’t think Rublev made it to the championship final largely thanks to Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal. The success itself indicates that he played a good season, was included in the list of the strongest tennis players and received an invitation to the tournament.

— Who do you consider to be the main favorites?

“I think the three main contenders for victory are Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev,” Olkhovsky told .

Rublev will begin his journey at the ATP Finals on November 11. In the first match he will meet the German Alexander Zverev.

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