It is the debate of the moment, the burning issue in the tennis world that is shaking consciences and eliciting strong reactions from the WTA and lacking depth from the ATP. Shuai Peng is still missing, doubts about her freedom and well-being persist, and the entire racquet world remains concerned. Daniil Medvedev was questioned about the matter at a press conference, after beating Mikalel Ymer in the qualifying match of Davis Cup 2021 In which he did not show off his best performance, but he certified the pass to the semifinals of his country and the possibility of continuing to run for glory.
“I feel like I’m doing what I have to do, but I need to improve my level, especially on serve. I committed 9 double faults and that’s too much for a match like this. I need to have more confidence in myself because as the tournament progresses, I will meet better rivals, “said the Russian, visibly uncomfortable with the playing conditions in Madrid. “It is not easy to serve well here due to the altitude, the balls are difficult to control. Also, we have had three days off since the last match which does not happen in any other tournament. I will have to work to get to the next match with a better rhythm. As well as in the second serve because I am not someone who usually commits a lot of double faults, “said Daniil.
Questioned by their expectations for the semi-final against Germany, Medvedev was blunt. “This competition format greatly benefits teams with good doubles players and we, in addition to having four players in the top-30, have a good doubles pair. We are going to prepare very well physically and mentally for the next tie because they have very dangerous players, we expect a tough battle, “said a man who will measure forces with Jan-Lennard Struff, in what could be the game that closed the tie in case Rublev fulfilled the predictions by winning the first game.
Daniil Medvedev’s curious opinion on Shuai Peng
“What we all want to be clear about is that it is safe, which I suppose we still don’t know 100% yet. What the WTA (refusing to hold tournaments in China) has done is very strong because there are many economic interests behind it. I feel that There may be different opinions about what to do, I will not criticize the ATP for what it does or does not do, everything can be seen from different points of view. What is clear is that what Steve Simon has done is very audacious because there is a lot of money behind, “declared the current world number 2.
A curious response was given by Daniil Medvedev when asked if he would feel comfortable playing in China under the current circumstances. “The point here is that the next tournaments in China are in almost a year, so I suppose this will all evolve over time and we will know in depth what is going on with Shuai. I suppose this nasty problem is going to be solved. Obviously if I had to play there next week I would be uncomfortable, but we have to see how everything evolves. It is also true that we play in many countries that have political problems, but we play tournaments in them, “said the Russian, in an interesting reflection.
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