Daniil Medvedev displayed a relaxed, almost indifferent mindset in his victory over Alex de Minaur at the ATP Finals in Turin, winning decisively in straight sets. Medvedev, who faced criticism after his previous match, explained his unusual approach in the press conference, revealing that he focused on playing “without caring” about the outcome.
“Last match wasn’t good in many ways,” Medvedev admitted. “So, I decided today I would go into this one and kind of not care, in a good way…whatever happens, happens. If I lose today, I probably go home on Thursday, and the season’s over. But if I win, I have a chance to fight.”
He noted that this mindset allowed him to play freely, aiming for his shots without the usual pressure. As he gained momentum, Medvedev kept reminding himself to stick to his carefree approach, regardless of the score. “Happy with the level,” he concluded. “I’ll try to do the same in the next match. So I don’t care,” he added with a laugh.
The unusual strategy clearly worked, and Medvedev now has a shot at advancing, should he maintain this uninhibited style in his remaining matches in Turin.
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Now ranked no.4, the Russian played his last match on the 12th of November when he beat world no.9 Alex De Minaur 6-2 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This season the Russian owns a 46-20 record. Daniil Medvedev’s best result of this year was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will play the world no.368 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current head to head is 6-0 for Medvedev.
The Russian reached the final at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
The Russian won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Ranked world no.4, Daniil played his last match on the 12th of November when he beat world no.9 Alex De Minaur 6-2 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Currently, during this season the Russian has a compiled 46-20 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant result of the year was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev will play the world no.368 Diego Schwartzman in the Round Robin on Sunday at 4:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current head to head is 6-0 for Medvedev.
Medvedev was the finalist at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open).
Medvedev won 21 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
