After losing to Rafael Nadal in the 2019 US Open final, Daniil Medvedev is motivated to compete at the 2020 US Open.

The 2019 season was a breakthrough season for Daniil Medvedev. The 24-years-old Russian reached the final at the US Open and finished the year as the fifth highest-ranked man in the ATP Rankings. Now, he speaks about his goals ahead of the 2020 US Open.

“It’s really different... I am sure it would feel another way if there was not COVID-19 in the world,” said Medvedev. “Still, it feels great to be back. Hopefully, I can have a good tournament. Playing on Ashe [stadium court] the first match [in the] night session, even if there are no fans, I’m looking forward to it. Hopefully, I can show some great tennis, maybe make some new memories for myself.”

“Sometimes [I think about final against Nadal] a little bit,” he said. “Of course, it was an amazing match. I mean, [it was] the only Grand Slam final I [have reached]. But, also, as a person, I always try to look at the present and the future, try to work to have the best future in the tennis world… Sometimes I do remember it. It was a great match, great fight, [a] great level. Against Rafa, he was on top of his form. I need to also remember this sometimes, just play the same tennis.”

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