Medvedev feedback on the defeat actually: “At present was powerful”

Daniil Medvedev’s curse has not but discovered an answer; the Russian was unable to defend a title gained final season this time both.

“At present was powerful. I ought to have performed higher from a psychological perspective. I solely calmed down and concentrated on the finish, but it surely was too late. I positively anticipated to play higher. The court docket was completely different, as have been the circumstances. I managed to compose myself fairly rapidly and this value me the match. It is disappointing, I needed to do higher in Rome. What can I say? what I’ll attempt to do,” stated the Russian within the convention, after the defeat within the 4th spherical of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia towards Tommy Paul.

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The Russian got here again to play in Madrid after his ankle harm in Miami however, as soon as once more, was unable to defend his title. The American instantly sensed the chance and, even within the second of best issue, didn’t let himself be influenced, conscious of the truth that Medvedev was not current on the opposite aspect of the web. In the long run, Medvedev didn’t dispel a taboo that’s maybe beginning to weigh on his thoughts too. 20 titles gained throughout his profession, all completely different from one another. The one consequence of this statistic results in a sensational end result: the Russian has by no means managed to defend a title since he gained his first trophy in Sydney in 2018.

On the press convention, the Russian additionally talked in regards to the favorites to win the ultimate at Roland Garros.

“We must always take the rating under consideration. Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner if he performs. Carlos Alcaraz too clearly, if he performs. Then it is my flip, quantity 4. Stefanos Tsitsipas gained Monte Carlo and if he additionally wins the Rome event he may turn into the massive favorite. Possibly he is just a little extra open than he is ever been earlier than. It is excellent news for me too, as a result of I often do not play very properly in Paris. The extra potentialities, the higher for me,” he advised.

In regards to the protection of the title, the Russian had additionally shared his perspective after the victory towards Jack Draper in Rome.

“It is very unusual. I might assume it is a coincidence, an unlucky sequence. I do not care what event I play, I wish to win. It does not matter if I already gained it the earlier 12 months or not. Each event I play, I wish to win. I hope actually that when in my profession I can win the place I gained the 12 months earlier than. Now there’s the likelihood to do it and I’ll attempt. Now I like taking part in on clay extra. Filth is the factor I actually hate about this floor. I do not like.

The locker rooms are soiled, as a result of we take away the dust from our sneakers. The machine turns into soiled after taking part in. Now, nonetheless, I’ve way more enjoyable on the court docket. I performed towards him for the primary time. I do not assume he likes clay very a lot and I attempted to make use of that to my benefit as a result of I understand how it feels. When you do not like a floor, in troublesome occasions it may be actually powerful,” he advised.

Throughout a latest interview, Daniil had as an alternative spoken about his tennis potential and his rivals, admitting how he feels that Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner are stronger than him.

“Possibly this 12 months, in case of victory in Rome, I might do issues otherwise by way of preparation. Final 12 months I misplaced right away at Roland Garros however I performed a superb match, he was unimaginable. With the expertise accrued through the years I imagine that he has managed to enhance me and I’ve managed to adapt to this floor. Yearly I really feel like I am a greater participant right here, I am getting nearer to the efficiency I’ve on laborious courts and this 12 months I wish to have a superb Roland Garros.

It is not a straightforward feeling being right here, you are up towards a number of robust athletes and younger folks at all times pop up who wish to beat you. For me it is an important problem to be right here, I might solely like to say Djokovic however that is not the case, Rafa is again and there are Alcaraz and Sinner. For Nadal, let’s examine how far he goes. I actually really feel that Alcaraz, Sinner and Djokovic are higher than me and subsequently for me it’s a large problem to attempt to beat them. Once I handle to win towards them I really feel like I’ve made enhancements. I really feel that they play very properly and are continuously rising, and I do know that if I win they’ll invent one thing new. It is troublesome but it surely’s good to play these challenges,” he defined.