Medvedev talks about his 2024: "An idol? I am my own idol"

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Daniil Medvedev is one of those unique players that we can enjoy on the circuit, a player who recently reached the quarterfinals of the Shanghai ATP, falling to Jannik Sinner. Daniil discussed this with the Russian media More, about what he needs to do to beat the Italian. He also provided an update on his shoulder issues and whether participating in the Paris Olympics was a mistake or not. What is Daniil Medvedev afraid of?

- His most cherished year?

"In 2021, due to the US Open, although outside the Slams, 2023 was the best year, with many incredible results. Rome, 5 consecutive finals and a title. I think if mentally I go back to 2019 or 2020, I don't even remember the wins or titles. It was obviously great, but now we are in the present. For me, every year is special in some way. I also remember the early years, the Futures and Challengers. This year will also be special even though I haven't won any titles. There have been many great moments and many other bad ones too. It will be a special year, but not a bad one. Most likely, I will end the year as world number 4. I think that's very good even if you always want more."

- Toughest moment this season

"The toughest moment I think was the Olympics and switching from clay to hard court. The Australian Open was crazy. I could have lost in the second round, in the quarterfinals, and I should have lost in the semifinals. Miraculously I made the final and even played well in that match. It was just bad luck, I was exhausted, and Jannik played incredibly, something he continues to do these days. No regrets about the Australian Open. Then: clay, grass, clay, hard court. That transition from clay to hard was difficult for me. It took me a while to find my game, to understand how to make it harder for opponents. I couldn't find it in Canada or Cincinnati, but I did at the US Open. It's always a shame to lose the first match in two big tournaments where I normally play well, but it happens."

- Regret about playing in the Olympics?

"I don't regret it at all, I knew why I was making that decision. First, the Olympics are important to me. Second, they happen every four years. I really liked Tokyo and I really liked Paris. Yes, I wish I had played much better, but it's clay, it's Roland Garros, I struggle there. If we talk about the season, maybe I could have prepared better for the hard court swing, maybe I could have played better in Montreal and Cincinnati. But if it had been that way, who knows. If I hadn't gone to Paris, who knows, maybe I wouldn't have gotten injured training on hard court. I'm disappointed with the result, but it's every four years so I'm going to play."

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