After making it all the way to the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday, Daniil Medvedev said that on-court coaching won't help him much.
Denis Shapovalov was easily defeated by the World No. 1 in straight sets to go to Cincinnati's round of eight for the fourth consecutive year. In a tough match, Medvedev pushed for late breaks in each set to close out the match.
In the wake of his victory over Shapovalov, Medvedev was questioned about on-court coaching and how it might impact him. The 26-year-old claimed that the change, at least in three-set matches, could only have little effect.
"For us, nothing changes. Maybe it can work in a game, although we work in a way where we talk about everything in training, not to talk afterwards" said Medvedev adding: There we study what we can do better, what plays to draw and how to hit the ball. During the game I don't see how it can help me, not as much as in other sports.”
Players are typically aware of their opponent's strengths and shortcomings, according to Medvedev. As a result, the game might not undergo any significant modifications as a result of on-court coaching. He went on:
"In a five-set match, he can still warn you to change your position to the rest or look for his backhand more, but that is changing the rules of the game. I'm playing (Taylor) Fritz tomorrow; we've never met, but he knows how I play and I know how he plays, so I don't think coaching can change the game. But I'm fine with this decision, it's not that I was against it.”
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