Sportswriter Chris Oddo predicts Australian Open success for Medvedev: "I think a little more commitment and he can step in right back"

Daniil Medvedev held a 2-0 lead against Rafael Nadal in the 2022 Australian Open final but he lost the match and his confidence after that.

Medvedev never quite found his footing after that playing a largely disappointing season without any major trophies. He won trophies and he played finals but very rarely did he hit peak Medvedev form despite coming close a couple of times.

His ATP Finals ended with an 0-3 record but they were close matches which makes tennis writer Chris Oddo think that he can have a great showing at next year's Australian Open. He said:

"I'm looking forward to the return of Medvedev who has become like a hard-luck loser with eight consecutive losses against the top 10, not finding a way to finish matches but he kind of showed that he is right there, in my mind, against Djokovic in Turin. I think a little more commitment and he can step in right back and be a factor."

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Oddo continued:

"I think you chalk it up to a little bit of bad luck, maybe he just wasn't perfectly right emotionally, the Wimbledon ban was big, what's happening in Russia I don't think can ever be overstated the impact it has on him. It must be extremely difficult for a Russian athlete right now. I have a lot of belief in Medvedev. He has proven so much, doing what he did against Djokovic at the US Open."

And finsihed up with:

"He's got that level of belief. I think he just needs to maybe have a good result happen to him. I expect him to be competing for these big titles. I wouldn't be surprised if he's in the Australian Open final again next year."

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