Medvedev explains why the level of tennis has greatly increased: "It is undeniable"

Daniil Medvedev does not leave anyone indifferent every time he appears before the media, and his press conference after reaching the semifinals of the ATP 250 Almaty 2026 was revealing about several aspects. The Russian talked with BBTennis to analyze how he would like to retire from professional tennis and to evaluate the current state of the sport.

Immersed in the fight for a spot in the ATP Finals 2026 and eager to materialize his upward trend with a title. This is how Daniil Medvedev finds himself in an ATP 250 Almaty 2026 that could represent a step forward for him in terms of confidence and ranking points. Beyond that, it is clear that the Russian's inner world is vast, and his reflections on profound topics are substantial.

Here’s what Daniil Medvedev said after reaching the semifinals of the Almaty tournament

His relationship with tennis and how he wants to retire

"Dreams do not necessarily change with age, although the emotions themselves and the way of seeing things do change. It would be a too long conversation to explain it precisely here. I still have dreams, I enjoy tennis and some things surrounding it. There are moments when it is not the case, but that is another story."

"I haven't thought much about how I would like to retire from this sport, but, of course, if tournaments returned to Russia, that would be ideal. Especially if they were held at the end of the season, as they used to be. If that were not the case, this tournament seems like a good option."

"In reality, I wouldn't care who I played against. It could be an 18-year-old whom we don't know yet. Although, if it were someone from Russia, it would probably be more fun... or maybe more sad."

How tennis has evolved in recent times

"That's a very difficult question. There is something that seems important to me: when I started playing and arrived on the tour, there were players in the top 50 against whom you had a very clear game plan. For example, some had a backhand that wasn't particularly good, but they were among the 50 best because they played very well with their forehand, served well, and tried to exploit those strengths.

"Now it is difficult to find a player who clearly lacks a shot and who isn't capable of even playing an extraordinary match and defeating one of the best. Before, there were matches where one player could clearly dominate another, with scores like 20-0 or 15-0. Today, I find it much more complicated to find such large differences between players.

"The overall level of tennis has certainly risen. In terms of tactical and physical aspects, there are still different characteristics and styles, so it's a complicated question. I have tried to answer as best as I can."

It is evident that Daniil Medvedev continues to enjoy, love, and suffer equally through tennis, and that the change in mentality that may come with age, changes in his personal life, or the wear of years on tour does not trivialize his profession.

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