Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev gave his press conference at the ATP 500 in Acapulco after being able to beat Yoshihito Nishioka in the quarterfinals.
With the news that he was going to be No.1 this coming Monday due to Novak Djokovic’s defeat against Jiri Vesely at the ATP 500 in Dubai, the Russian explained how he is in a personal moment that is also delicate due to the situation that is currently happening in the world and in which your country is the main participant. «At times like this you understand that sometimes tennis is not that important. I woke up with a lot of emotions.” explained the Russian player.
About No.1
Novak lost though before my match I didn’t know that I would be number one without knowing my result. Then I received many messages and I understood what was happening. More emotions, these better. The most important thing was trying to win the game, because I was there and I wanted to win it, although it wasn’t easy to play it.”expressed the one who will be the new No.1 in the world where he defined his day as a real roller coaster.
The semifinal against Rafa Nadal
The last time he was going to face Nadal he had No.1 at stake in that Australian Open final. Now, he already has it confirmed. «It is always an honor and a challenge to compete against someone from the ‘big three’. In the Australian Open the final was very close and finally I couldn’t win it. Now you can have your revenge. If I also have the opportunity in the next Masters 1000 I will also try to do my best and win it. The truth is that he is an amazing player«.
Where to watch Nadal vs Medvedev in Acapulco
The future and its domain
«I think it’s too early to talk about a new era, but I am happy that I was able to achieve any of the goals, no matter if it is by winning my first Grand Slam or by defeating Novak in Dubai. They are great emotions that I also share with my great team. Daniil Medvedev explained at a press conference hours before having to face Rafa Nadal at the ATP 500 in Acapulco.
