Daniil Medvedev picks Rafael Nadal over Novak Djokovic as the player he’d like to face most on tour
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Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev, the 26-year-old Russian tennis professional is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world at the moment. The former world number 1 is a truly formidable opponent for any player in the world currently. Medvedev disappointed with his performances at the US Open this time around as he failed to defend his title.
Currently competing at the Astana Open, Medvedev has been in exceptional form throughout the tournament, the Russian professional has managed to reach the semi-finals of the event and has set up a tie for the ages as he faces Novak Djokovic in the last four stage of the tournament.
“Talking about whether he wants to beat Novak Djokovic more than anyone on the tour, he said, Not really because I want to beat everybody. I would say Rafa Nadal even more because I lost two Grand Slam finals against Rafa. But I’m really happy to play against Novak.“
“I thought about this before the match, we’ve only actually played one tournament together this year, which was Roland Garros. We meet again and I’m really happy. I feel like it’s not a bad rivalry. Of course not close to Novak against Roger or Rafa, but still. I need to be at my best tomorrow.”
Daniil Medvedev retires from the Astana Open
Daniil Medvedev set up a blockbuster clash at the Astana Open. The Russian professional faced Ramos Vinolas in the first round of the tournament. He then went up against Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori in the second round of the tournament. The former world number 1 looked to be in good form as he breezed past to the quarter-finals and faces Batista-Agut in the last 8 stages of the tournament.
His performances set up an amazing clash as he faced Novak Djokovic for a place in the penultimate match of the tournament. His dream was cut short as Medvedev retired from the match against Djokovic due to injury.
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