Medvedev: "I feel like I am at a big disadvantage, I will be happy to be eliminated"

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Just as he is sincere on the court, showing his emotions even when they are not the best, Daniil Medvedev opens up in the press conference to explain what is currently going through his mind. The Russian has left images of frustration in his defeat to Taylor Fritz in the 2024 ATP Finals, but confesses that it is a problem that has been going on for many months. Although right now he just wants the season to end, it's a problem he wants to fix.

What does he need to do for his next match?

"I have no idea. Just try to be better. If it doesn't work out, I'll be happy to be eliminated. If it works, I'll be glad to continue. We'll see," Medvedev began saying in the press conference minutes after his defeat against Taylor Fritz in his debut in these 2024 ATP Finals.

About the surface and the three double faults

"I heard it's slower, but still quite fast. I'd call it medium or medium-fast. I don't think it's slow. The three double faults? I don't know, I guess the last time it happened was against Popyrin, but I'm not sure. I did like 14, so it must have been then. It's fine. As I said, things happen. I'm working on it to fix it. I have at least two more matches here."

What goes through his mind to do what he did with the rackets?

"Unfortunately, nothing comes to mind. I don't expect anything. I get mad, frustrated. This time, totally with myself, not with anyone else. It was a tough break point, I told myself: 'I don't care, I lost the match.' You have to finish the match, you can't retire."

Do you want the year to end?

"100%. It's the first time I say this. Normally, the ATP Finals are not easy for me. The only time I won was when I started the year in the US Open, so it was different. I always fight, I'm a good fighter. I'm still number four in the world, maybe number 5 if Taylor plays well here. It's still fine. I'm sure many other guys would like it, but right now I'm tired of fighting with everything that doesn't depend on myself."

What's not working?

"I feel I can keep winning against many players. Today I could have won if I had been in better shape, or if I had been luckier. We'll have a good preseason to see what I can do better. I feel I'm at a great disadvantage, but I have to do something about it. I haven't found the exact solution to go out on the court knowing how I want to play tennis. Tactics matter less, it's just about fighting and serving well."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Medvedev: "Siento que estoy en gran desventaja, estaré feliz de estar eliminado"