Medvedev: "Yesterday I played an incredible match, so I will take it as a final"

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Daniil Medvedev has added the 23rd title of his career at ATP Dubai 2026 without stepping onto the court, due to the withdrawal of Tallon Griekspoor following the injury suffered in the semifinals against Andrey Rublev. Upon hearing the news, the Russian player made statements expressing satisfaction with the tennis he played during the week.

Nevertheless, the former world number one had been going through a few weeks where he seemed to be off his best form, with early exits in Doha and Rotterdam. However, this tournament has allowed him to regain lost confidence, win his second title of the season, and claim the trophy for the first time in his career, repeating the success achieved on the same court back in 2023. There are many reasons for celebration for Daniil Medvedev, who had already foreseen Griekspoor's withdrawal since yesterday.

"Of course, it's a shame, yesterday I saw that Tallon might be injured. You never know how these injuries evolve overnight. Sometimes they ease up, and you can play, albeit with some pain. Sometimes they worsen, so I guess it worsened. I can't do anything about it. I played a great tournament, the four matches I played. Of course, I wanted to play the final, but it is what it is. Yesterday I played an amazing match, so I'll take it as a final for me, and I'm happy to win the tournament," he acknowledged to the press minutes after learning he wouldn't take the court.

Daniil Medvedev talks about the changes in his game from one week to another

His next stop will be the Indian Wells Masters 1000 next week, a tournament where he arrives with sky-high morale but grounded. "Of course, I take a lot of confidence, but tennis is a very dynamic sport. One week you don't play as you want, and the next you're playing spectacularly. So I hope to carry this confidence from the four matches I played to Indian Wells. I played amazingly all week, so I was looking forward to the final and trying to play even better," he concluded.

Lifting the title in Dubai places Daniil on the verge of the top 10, just 45 points behind Alexander Bublik - the number 10 in the ATP rankings. While it's true that last year the Russian player reached the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters 1000, where he defends a significant number of points, he lost in the first round of the Miami Masters 1000. Therefore, the American swing could allow him to extend his good form and continue climbing the rankings. Undoubtedly, he will be one of the challengers to watch out for.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Medvedev: "Ayer jugué un partido increíble, así que lo tomaré como una final"