The Russian tennis player managed to defeat the Australian Álex de Miñaur in two sets and maintains his chance of reaching the semi-finals of the competition.
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev won a significant victory this Tuesday at the ATP Finals in Turin.
The current world number 4 beat Australian Álex de Miñaur 6-2 and 6-4 in an hour and 20 minutes of play to maintain his chances of reaching the semi-finals of the competition. .
Medvedev tried to impose his game from the start and was on the verge of doing so in the first game, but on this occasion the Océanic was attentive to avoid the break.
However, he couldn’t do much in the third and fifth games When Medvedev took advantage of the first opportunity that presented itself each time to break his rival’s serve, thus managing to close the first set with a clear 6-2. .
The second set was much more balanced. In fact, the difference was only marked in the ninth game when the Russian broke De Minaur’s serve, allowing him to close the match with a new 6-2. .
“I came into this match blocking out the noise, even from myself,” Medvedev said after the match. “I didn’t really care what was happening on the pitch, I was just trying to play and it was a good feeling. Sometimes it’s good to block it (the noise) and I did it well today “, he added.
“After the last match, I was too mentally tired to fight like I usually do. . (So) I came into the game just trying to make some shots, even thinking about next year. What will work well today and what won’t. It worked well, so that suits me,” he concluded.
emotional impulse
This victory allows the Russian to have relief at the end of the season. It should be remembered that after his defeat on Sunday, he expressed his desire to end his year on the circuit because he did not like being on the track.
“I’m angry, I’m frustrated. This time, completely with myself, not with just anyone. Only with myself. Yes, very frustrated. I lost the match. It doesn’t bother me. I mean, you have to finish the game. You can’t retire, right? “, he said during a press conference after the fall against Taylor Fritz.
Moreover, he assured that he wishes the year would end now. “I 100% want this to end. This is the first time I’ve said it. Normally ATP Finals are not easy for me. But I still struggle. I have 4 more years in the world. This could be 5 if Taylor plays well here. Today I had my opportunities. I will have them in the next matches. If things don’t go well, I’m going on vacation. I am happy “, he added.
He also complained about the bullets. “The balloons allow everyone to support the exchanges. I’ve had this every day, day after day, for about two, three years. Every workout is a battle. Every match is a fight. I lasted a long time. Now I don’t enjoy anything on the track. So I’m not at all surprised by today’s match. “, he said.
Source: Latercera
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