2019: 0-3 2020: 3-0 @DaniilMedwed heads into a huge semi-final with Nadal unbeaten this year at the #NittoATPFinals - defeating Schwartzman 6-3 6-3
Medvedev cites Big 3 as inspiration for stellar ATP Finals performance
ATPSaturday, 21 November 2020 at 10:30
Daniil Medvedev finished his group stage undefeated as he swept past all his opponents, securing his spot in his first semifinals at the Nitto ATP Finals.
Having qualified after gaining a 2-0 lead to top Group Tokyo 1970, the Russian remained ruthless as he cruised past Diego Schwartzman in his final round-robin match.
“I was playing great in the two previous matches. I think it is always good to stay undefeated for the confidence. I wanted to win the match, so I am really happy that I have done it,” said Medvedev after the match. “I was serving really good today, so that helped me a lot throughout all the match.”
The 24-year old will face Rafael Nadal in the semifinals, as he attempts to become just the fourth player to win the season-ending finale after going winless in his debut. Although Nadal holds a 3-0 lead over Medvedev, the Russian remains confident ahead of their semifinal clash.
“I like playing all of the Big Three. When I was so young, starting to hold the racquet and just started to be interested in tennis… I started to see Grand Slams," Medvedev said. "First it was Roger winning everything, then Rafa came and started to make his mark and then it was Novak. It is a great pleasure to play against all of them and I am really looking forward to tomorrow.”
Click here for live scores and up-to-date results of the ATP Finals .
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Who is making up these rankings btw?
AceOfBase23-11-2024 - Paolini remarkably low. Must have won tons of matches against lower ranked players. Kind of like these rankings. Seem to be more fair.MrAndreeva23-11-2024
- Why does Tennisuptodate feel like her PR Department's constant deluge of daily/weekly media submissions are 'tennis news' ?
mandoist19-11-2024 - 'Apologies', in cases like this where people are caught being their True Selves, are best shoved up their butts.mandoist19-11-2024
- Paolini playing Swiatek and then has to come back an hour later to play doubles. The BJ Cup is like the rest of tennis entrepreneurs.PalopoDave18-11-2024
