Medvedev: "If they give me fast courts like this, I can do great things"

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How Daniil Medvedev enjoys playing on hard courts, even more so when the conditions are as fast as those in Dubai this week. The Russian maximizes his serve and forehand, becoming a real headache for opponents, as seen in his great victory in the semifinals against Félix Auger Aliassime, whom he defeated 6-4, 6-2.

At this point in the season, one must always consider Daniil Medvedev. Hard courts are his natural habitat, where he feels most comfortable with his tennis. Moreover, this Middle East swing serves as the perfect preparation to arrive in optimal condition for Indian Wells and Miami, the first two Masters 1000 events of the season in which the Muscovite could be a contender for both titles.

It will depend on the speed of the courts. Last year, Indian Wells had one of the slowest surfaces on the circuit, something that frustrates Medvedev. In fact, after his victory over Auger Aliassime, he advocated for fast hard courts to unleash his best tennis, as mentioned in the on-court interview with TennisTV, where he also discussed his great week in Dubai, where he has yet to drop a set, just like when he triumphed in 2023.

Daniil Medvedev proud of his level on fast hard courts

"If I get fast courts like this, I can do great things, but there aren't many courts like this on the circuit. I only remember Brisbane's court, and I played well there. I'm happy with how I played today, and my serve was also on point. When you don't have to hit the line to get an ace, it's quite appreciated. Overall, very pleased with how everything went and eagerly looking forward to playing the final."

Seeks to retain the Dubai title without dropping a set

What happened in the past stays in the past; what matters is the present. It's incredible how well I've played in the four matches; with every duel, my level has improved. In fact, today was my best match, and if I continue this upward trend, I'll have my chances tomorrow. That's what I'll try to do, even though the opponent will be tough."

He has no plans for a special celebration, just catching a flight to Indian Wells

"Whatever happens tomorrow, whether I win or lose on Sunday, I'll be catching a flight to Los Angeles. On the court, I don't know how I'd celebrate it, but the most important thing will be to stay focused on the match, try to play my best tennis, and secure another trophy," said Daniil Medvedev, who, if victorious tomorrow, would achieve back-to-back titles for the first time in his career.

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