“With Rafael Nadal, maybe I had even less success than with Novak Djokovic”
Read More: “With Rafael Nadal, maybe I had even less success than with Novak Djokovic” 2023-12-24 17:48:00
Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev recently admitted that he had less success against Rafael Nadal than against Novak Djokovic.
Medvedev and Nadal have faced each other six times on the ATP Tour, with the Russian winning only once, in the semifinals of the 2020 ATP Finals. Meanwhile, Medvedev has met Djokovic 15 times, with the Serb leading 10-5 in their head-to-head record.
The Russian is currently competing in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi and representing Team Eagle as a part of his pre-season preparation. He spoke with The National in the meantime and was asked to comment on the challenges Rafael Nadal poses on the court as he prepares to make a comeback in 2024.
Medvedev said:
“It’s kind of the same like with Novak; it’s just that all the seasons that he played he wins a lot of matches and doesn’t lose many. It’s very tough to beat him. Actually, with Rafa, maybe I even had even less success than with Novak in a way.”
Daniil Medvedev claimed that facing the 22-time Grand Slam champion on the court would be a ‘great challenge’ for him. The Russian also said that while he is unaware of Nadal’s current shape and form, the Southpaw’s return is ‘great for tennis’.
“We had some tight matches where I felt like I could win and maybe he got the edge in the end. So for me it’s going to be a great challenge if I have to face him,” Medvedev said.
“I don’t know at the moment his shape, no one knows, and how he’s going to handle. But from what I saw, he seems to be doing good and that’s great for tennis,” he added.
Read More: “With Rafael Nadal, maybe I had even less success than with Novak Djokovic” 2023-12-24 17:48:00
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