Daniil Medvedev is in Geneva, where he will play at the Geneva Open after taking time off to heal from hernia surgery.
The Russian missed a big chunk of the clay season already, and he will have little time to prepare for the French Open. That event will be the only one Medvedev will play this summer as his Wimbledon participation was prohibited by the LTA due to his nationality.
The last match that Medvedev played was at the Miami Open, where he lost in the quarterfinals to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, before making a decision to undergo a surgery, from which he has now successfully recovered.
He spoke to the press ahead of the ATP 250 tournament in Geneva, where he's set to compete as the top seed, taking on the winner of the match between Richard Gasquet and John Millman in the second round of the tournament after getting a first-round bye.
Medvedev was asked about the War in Ukraine, and he admitted to following the situation more closely than before, describing the events as upsetting. As a Russian player, his statement was long-awaited, and he answered the question to reporters in Geneva, Switzerland.
“I had some time to follow what is happening. Yeah, it’s very upsetting."
Medvedev did not offer any more comments, and he probably won't speak on the matter again. It's a very challenging situation for the Russian, who will be now asked about the situation quite often, as many of his colleagues already are.
But for Medvedev, it will be mostly important to focus on his tennis, as being away from the tennis court for some time could show quickly.
Both Gasquet and Millman are experienced players and they could take advantage of that, but for Medvedev, it will be important to prepare well for the Roland Garros, as he will play one-less major in 2022.
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