Sunday, facing Taylor Fritz, Daniil Medvedev had completely lost control during his opening match at the ATP Finals 2024 and logically lost in two sets 6-4, 6-3. This Tuesday, more calm, he recovered well. The latter controlled Alex From Minaur with a score of 6-2, 6-4. The Russian has visibly regained serenity and is back in the race for qualification. However, he will have to perform against Jannik Sinner Friday to find his place in the last four. But, this victory in two rounds still does a lot of good.
Video – Daniil Medvedev after his defeat on Sunday against Fritz
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“If you lose two matches, people say your career is over”
To celebrate his victory, Medvedev covered his ears, as if to silence the noise that has surrounded him since Sunday. “A lot of football players do it. If I understand correctly, it mainly concerns social networks. I approached this match by blocking out the noise, even for myself. No tantrums. Just block out the noise. I really didn’t care what was happening on the field. I just tried to play. It was a nice feeling. Usually I celebrate when I win tournaments, but today I didn’t care. I don’t think the noise bothered me. It’s just a good thing to do it for yourself every once in a while. The more popular you become, the more fans you have, the more detractors you have. The more attention we get. You win everything and people say you are a God. If you lose two matches, people say your career is over. Sometimes it’s good to block all of that out.“
