Written by Richard Pagliaro | @Itenisi_Manje | Sunday, November 10, 2024
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He struggled to finish and started walking Daniel Medvedev looking forward to the end of the year.
Showing his frustration, Medvedev smashed his racquet, broke a courtside microphone and was penalized a point for unsportsmanlike conduct in a 6-4, 6-3 loss. Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals.
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Afterward, Medvedev said fatigue from the long season, frustration from Dunlop’s heavy balls which he said made it difficult to finish points, and anger from Fritz’s missed gift that won a crucial break in the second set all put an end to the fun. to play today.
“Balls make everyone know [play long rallies] now. So it’s not surprising at all,” said Medvedev. “I have this every day, every day, since two, three years. Every practice is a struggle. Every game is difficult.
“I’ve been holding back for a long time. Now I don’t feel the joy of being in court.”
Medvedev, who reeled off three double faults in a row to drop the first set, was philosophical in defeat.
“I’m always fighting. As I said, since long ago I’ve been fighting something that doesn’t depend on me,” said Medvedev. “I’m a good fighter. I’ve been in the world for 4 years. I might be 5 if Taylor plays well here. Still decent. I’m sure a lot of guys would love it.
“But now I’m tired of fighting it. I’m tired of fighting something that doesn’t depend on me. I’ll see how it goes. Today I actually got opportunities. I’ll have them in the next games. . If it doesn’t work, I’m going on vacation and I’m happy.
