"I’m really disappointed and somewhat angry": Coach Gilles Cervera gives honest verdict after Daniil Medvedev loses again to Jannik Sinner

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Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 09:51
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Coach Gilles Cervera analyzed the incredible match between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev in the Vienna Open final.
Sinner's victory by 7-6(7), 4-6, 6-3 over the former world No. 1 gave him his 10th title after a tough battle. Sinner defeated Medvedev for the second consecutive time, narrowing the gap in their head-to-head record, which now stands at 6-2 in favor of Medvedev.
All four of their encounters this year were in finals, and this time, the scales tipped in Sinner's favor. Medvedev's coach, Gilles Cervara, shared his insights on the keys to Sinner's victory:
“Sinner played an incredible match. I mean, to score a point against him today was very difficult because at any moment he could hit a winner with one of his “laser shots” as I call them; and even when Daniil managed to hit well and make him run, you got the feeling that he could send the ball back; he managed to defend very quickly and deeply and then turn the momentum of the exchange.”
“Even when Daniil managed to serve good first serves, Sinner responded very well. Daniil was very brave to come back into the match and he also had his chances to win and he really pushed Jannik to the limit; unfortunately, though, in the end, the match went in Jannik’s direction.”
The coach also congratulated Sinner and his team for once again achieving a great week and for the way they have improved aspects of his game:
“I would say that there have been improvements in every aspect of his game. I’m really happy for him and his team. It’s always a nice thing when you see someone who manages to improve so much and works so seriously. I see them every week for many months and to see the level they are reaching is remarkable.”
“He (Sinner) manages to put so much speed to his shots effortlessly and now he is playing without making the mistakes he did before. Playing against him now is really a great challenge and even his first serve now is faster. He’s playing better and better in every aspect and winning finals gives great confidence for the future.”

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