Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev granted an interview to Sport Express To take stock of 2020, a somewhat unusual year for everyone due to the coronavirus pandemic but in which the Muscovite finished in the best possible way, triumphing.
-The best match that has played in this 2020:
“If I had to stay with one, it would be the Nitto ATP Finals final in London against Dominic Thiem. I played for one of the most important titles of my career and the result was spectacular.”
-Why didn’t you play any exhibition games during the tennis break?
“It was for various reasons. It was a somewhat difficult period for me and my team, and we tried to plan the schedule in the best possible way. We decided when to rest and when to train. To get my best level I had to train very hard. I was tough physically and mentally. I wasn’t in shape at the time and that’s why I decided not to play as I wasn’t ready. “
-The coronavirus pandemic, a conspiracy or reality?
“It is not a conspiracy at all. The situation in the world is still very complicated today. Many families are suffering from this virus. Hopefully, this pandemic will be defeated by everyone’s efforts.”
-Any specialist in video games:
“When I was 14-16 years old and could play the Play Station during my free time, I considered myself a specialist. Now I play much less, about three or four times a week depending on the situation and the free time I have. Right now I don’t I’m at the level I was before. I often play games like FIFA, FPL, Rainbow 6 and some Fortnite with my friends. If it weren’t for my tennis career, I could have tried to become a gamer. It sounds interesting. “
-The change of date of the Australian Open:
“As far as I know, Tennis Australia and ATP are working together with the collaboration of the Australian authorities, and this was the only possible option the tournament had. They are doing everything they can to get the Australian Open to be played, which is not it’s easy. I think they made the right decision. “
-Does Medvedev need to improve his tennis on clay?
“This season has been a bit strange. I played two tough tournaments in the United States after a break of almost half a year. After that, I had three days off and four days to prepare for the gravel season. For some players where clay is not his favorite surface it is not enough. Last year, with a good preparation I showed a good level on gravel. We will continue working with the team to improve. “
-Message for all your followers:
“I would like to wish all the fans happy holidays and of course have health for next year. I did not want to forget about the doctors and other health personnel who have been fighting from the front line against the virus. The heroes of this 2020 have been them, “he concluded.
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