‘It’s Not a Dream Anymore’- Daniil Medvedev Treats World No.1 Spot to Be His Major Goal for the Moment
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Tennis – ATP 500 – Abierto Mexicano – The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Acapulco, Mexico – February 22, 2022 Russia’s Daniil Medvedev reacts during his match against France’s Benoit Paire REUTERS/Henry Romero
Daniil Medvedev missed out on the Australian Open title and subsequent record of becoming the first player to win a consecutive Grand Slam title after opening his account by winning the US Open crown last year. However, the final at ‘happy slam’ taught him some important lessons that will guide him for the rest of the season.
Medvedev is now playing in the Mexican Open as the top seed and won his 1st match comfortably against unseeded French veteran Benoit Paire. The Russian will next face the winner of the match between Pablo Andujar and Alejandro Hernandez.
"He gobbles the ground up so quickly."
Insane get from @DaniilMedwed at #AMT2022 👏 pic.twitter.com/dCkXaPJq0I
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 23, 2022
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Medvedev speaks about climbing the ranking ladder
The Russian’s win in the match fueled the talk of him grabbing the No.1 spot in the ATP rankings. When asked about the same, Daniil said, “When you are young you think it’s impossible so that’s why you DREAM about it. It’s not a dream anymore, it’s a goal. I have to try to play well next three tournaments.”
Medvedev on #1:
When you are young you think it's impossible so that's why you DREAM about it <…> It's not a dream anymore, it's a goal. I have to try to play well next three tournaments. If I manage to do it I'll have a chance. If I don't then it's my fault but also experience— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) February 23, 2022
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The chess master has calculated the points table as he lists down the upcoming three tournaments to achieve his goal. He accepts total responsibility in case of a failure in execution as he would like to consider it as an experience to perform better in future.
Daniil Medvedev all set to overcome Novak Djokovic for the no.1 spot
There is clearly a close contest for the top spot between Novak Djokovic and the Russian. Novak currently leads the table with 8,875 points and Medvedev is placed second with 8435 points. Medvedev can overcome the 440-point difference by performing exceptionally well in the coming few tournaments.
#2 Daniil Medvedev one step closer to the world number one. Comes back from 2-4 down in the 2nd set to beat Benoit Paire 6-3, 6-4 and reach the 2nd round in Acapulco.
Awaits Hernandez or Andujar tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/G7xMU2vwby
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 23, 2022
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While the chess master is winning back-to-back matches, Djokovic is also making progress in Dubai. Novak and Daniil didn’t win these respective tournaments last year. As a result, winning both the events will fetch points to them.
Medvedev’s calculation of 3 tours is based on the quality of competition he is currently facing in Acapulco. Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas are some of the quality challenges at the Mexican Open. Novak Djokovic is having Denis Shapovalov and Roberto Bautista Agut to face in Dubai.
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Chances of Djokovic playing in March tournaments are minimal, as both Indian Wells and Miami Open will require vaccination to participate. This could favor Medvedev to clinch the top spot.
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