Medvedev after losing maiden Grand Slam final at US Open: 'I'm ready for these moments'
ATPMonday, 09 September 2019 at 14:01
Daniil Medvedev lost out in the US Open final to Rafael Nadal on Sunday night but said afterwards that he had no fear going into the tie and that he's ready for these moments.
Medvedev admitted that Rafael Nadal was the better player on the day; but that he has no regrets after losing the Spaniard; which ended his run of unbeaten matches.
“After the summer I had no fear. I had everything to win. I think it's Rafa who had something to lose,” Medvedev said. “I went out there, I gave everything I could, and I'm proud of myself.”
“Even though it's my first Grand Slam final; I've been playing tennis for 17 years. Had a lot of big matches, not as big as this one. I'm ready for these moments to just be there and try to win the match,” Medvedev added.
“It's not the matter of focus or fear or any deconcentration in the fifth set. It's just the matter of two tennis players fighting against each other, because I always said tennis is a tough sport because you're only against yourself and your opponent. You don't have a team behind you to support you. You don't have anyone.
“It was exactly this: two players fighting each other. He was the better one today. I have to admit it. I have no regrets.”
https://twitter.com/DaniilMedwed/status/1170928205819256833?s=20
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