Daniil Medvedev talks about ATP finals last November against Rafael Nadal


Daniil Medvedev talks about ATP finals last November against Rafael Nadal

Medvedev And Nadal

In just two hours and 46 minutes the then World No.1, Rafael Nadal had no option but to dig deep against Daniil Medvedev in the re-run of their thrilling US Open final beating the Russian with 6-7, 6-3 and 7-6.

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Although Rafa did lose to Alexander Zverev in straight sets did make a terrible start during last year, of the ATP finals disappointing all his fans.

Before Rafael comeback to seal the deal in the tie break, Daniil in the seventh game, unfortunately, had the encounter in his hands which led to 5-1 in the decider and resulted in wasting a match point.

Daniil speaking about the match said ‘I would love to repeat and play on a higher level after building such a massive lead in the final set’.

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The first time since Beijing 2017, the then world No.1 fended off four out of six break chances, earning four breaks from nine opportunities and prevailing after saving a match point.

In the mid-range exchanges to cross the finish line first, canceling 41 winners and 40 mistakes from the Russian, the 19 time Grand Slam champion overpowered Daniil delivering essential 200 points in the year-end No.1 battle with current world No.1, Djokovic.

All together, Daniil tried his 100% but the Spaniard seal the deal in the 11th point following just a single backhand mistake from his opponent and celebrated the victory and stay in the chase for the semi-final.

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“I have to be honest, the match against Rafael Nadal in London, the match point, what else can I say? I thought it would be tough question to find an answer but actually it’s an easy one,” said Daniil Medvedev as quoted by TennisWorldUSA.

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