“He is like Federer,” Daniil Medvedev compares football greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finding the Argentine similar to Roger Federer

Daniil Medvedev Compares Football Greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

“He is like Federer,” Daniil Medvedev compares football greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finding the Argentine similar to Roger Federer

Ronaldo, Messi, Daniil Medvedev and Roger Federer (Credits: Wikipedia, CNN, The New York Times)

Daniil Medvedev recently shared his thoughts on the age-old argument between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He drew an interesting analogy to the world of tennis by comparing Messi’s style of play to that of Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer.

Medvedev was asked to weigh in on the recurring Messi vs Ronaldo debate in an Instagram livestream conversation with journalist Maria Komandnaya. It is an issue that regularly causes impassioned discussions among sports enthusiasts throughout the world. The response from the Russian provided a new viewpoint on the situation.

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Medvedev began by expressing his admiration for Messi and Ronaldo, praising their amazing achievements and undeniable impact on the football world. However, he went on to draw an enthralling parallel between the two. He underlined both athletes’ extraordinary ability to accomplish seemingly magical things with their respective balls.

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He stated, “Messi or Ronaldo? I respect both. It’s just that Leo does things with the ball that Cristiano cannot do. In this, Messi looks like Federer. You don’t understand how they do it.“

Medvedev’s analogy, which compares Messi’s football finesse to Federer’s tennis ball control, provides a novel viewpoint on the discussion that frequently pits the two footballing titans against each other. Federer is admired for his fluid and seemingly effortless style of play, similar to Messi’s captivating dribbling and playmaking ability on the football pitch.

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Daniil Medvedev’s stubbornness criticized

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Novak Djokovic had a brilliant effort against Medvedev, the formidable US Open champion, that left fans across the world in amazement. In a match that lasted a little over three hours, the Serbian superstar won in straight sets, with a final score of 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3.

The decisive point in the match occurred during an epic second set that lasted one hour and forty minutes. Medvedev, who had a set point at 6-5, was unable to convert the opportunity, paving the door for Djokovic’s victory. The Serbian’s ability to stay mentally sharp and adjust to the changing scenarios reflected his unshakable desire and tennis intelligence.

However, Djokovic’s success did not go unnoticed by the tennis world. In his editorial for the French daily L’Equipe, former world No. 1 player Mats Wilander voiced his thoughts on Medvedev’s attitude. Wilander chastised the Russian for being rigid in his game strategy against Djokovic, stating that the Serbian legend’s adaptability was crucial in his triumph. Wilander noted Djokovic’s ability to understand and react to Medvedev’s return posture, capitalizing on his opponent’s hesitation to move forward.

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