"I can beat anybody on a good day" - Medvedev on challenging Djokovic & Nadal again in 2023

| by Alfredo Bassanelli

Daniil Medvedev knows that he can beat anyone on his good day, even Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as he did previously.

This belief was tested in the 2022 Australian Open final, where Medvedev faced off against Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Despite being 2-0 up, the Russian ultimately lost the match, but this setback has only strengthened his belief that he can defeat anyone on his day.

Medvedev, who is known for his formidable mental strength and never-say-die attitude, has had a breakthrough year in 2021. He won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in a thrilling final. He followed this up with strong performances at the ATP Finals and the Australian Open, where he reached the final for the second time and also reached world no. 1 spot in the ATP Rankings.

In the Australian Open final, Medvedev got off to a strong start, winning the first two sets against Nadal. He was playing some of the best tennis of his career, outmaneuvering his opponents with his precise groundstrokes and relentless pressure. However, Nadal, who is known for his incredible resilience and fighting spirit, refused to give up.

Medvedev bagels Zverev and stops late comeback to reach Diriyah Tennis Cup semifinals
Medvedev bagels Zverev and stops late comeback to reach Diriyah Tennis Cup semifinals

He fought back, winning the next three sets to claim the title. It was a bitter pill for Medvedev to swallow, but he knows that he was not far off winning another major. Despite the loss, Medvedev remains confident in his abilities and knows that he can beat anyone on his good day. He has proven this in the past.

“When you have confidence from winning matches you are more of a favourite for a Grand Slam, but Carlos before the US Open was not playing his best tennis and with the talent and game he has, he was able to do it,” Medvedev told Eurosport.

“That’s what I think about me. I know I can play good tennis, I know I can beat anybody on a good day, and I know I am capable of winning Grand Slams because I did it against Novak [Djokovic] when he was going for the Calendar Slam [at the 2021 US Open]."I know I have it in me, I just have to find a way to make it happen more often than I did in 2022.”

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