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 victory against De Minaur
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“I usually celebrate when I win tournaments”
To celebrate his victory, Medvedev covered his ears, as if to silence the noise that has surrounded him since Sunday. “A lot of footballers do it. It’s more in relation to social networks. After my performance against Taylor and some of my comments, I tried to use them less. I approached this match by blocking out the noise, even my own. No anger. Just block out the noise. I really didn’t care what was happening on the field. I just tried to play. It was a good feeling. Usually I celebrate when I win tournaments but today I didn’t care.“
“If you lose two matches, people say your career is over”
“I don’t think the noise bothered me but sometimes it’s good to do it for yourself. The more popular you become, the more fans you have, the more haters you have. The more attention we receive. Sometimes even good noise can throw you off balance. You win everything and people say you’re a god. If you lose two matches, people say your career is over. Every once in a while it’s good to block all of that out.“
