Medvedev surprised at Carreno Busta after Olympic Games defeat: "He could win Masters easily, yet he's never been in any final of those"

Daniil Medvedev suffered a Quarter-Final defeat to Pablo Carreno-Busta as he suffered again with the conditions against the Spaniard at the Olympic Games.

He left court to change clothes after losing the opening set but still it didn't prove to be a game changing decision and after his 6-2, 7-6 defeat, he admitted he was surprised at Carreno-Busta's display.

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“I was just surprised at his level,” Medvedev said. “Because today he could win Masters easily and yet he’s never been in any final of those. A Grand Slam is different, but with the level here today he can go in final of the Grand Slam. Easy.”

“And about me, I am always trying to do my best. I couldn’t play better than what I did today. I could serve better, but then I was wet like hell. I couldn’t toss the ball well, once I tossed the ball and got water in my eyes.

“It was not easy to play and I’m really disappointed with myself and for my country to lose in the quarters.”

More on conditions and schedule change

He discussed the conditions and also paid tribute to Novak Djokovic for helping to get the schedule changed after Medvedev among other players voiced their displeasure.

“I changed everything I had (clothes). I wanted to change my skin because I was sweating like I never did before. It was terrible.”

“Novak is the man, thanks to him. I didn’t enjoy the conditions still, but it was much better than playing at 11,” Medvedev added.