Daniil Medvedev hits back at critics ahead of Miami Open: ‘Result more important than to be beautiful’
9 months ago

Daniil Medvedev hits back at critics ahead of Miami Open: ‘Result more important than to be beautiful’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Daniil Medvedev begins his Miami Open campaign on Friday but the Russian will struggle to generate the kind of interest usually reserved for a defending champion as fans focus their attention on the budding rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. “The more I will play, the more young guys will come, and the more I’ll try to adapt my game and that’s what I’m trying to do right now.” open image in gallery Daniil Medvedev is developing a reputation as tennis’ nearly man Straddling two generations, Medvedev has never quite fit in with either. It was Alcaraz who ended the Russian’s hopes in the Wimbledon semi-finals last year, while the Spaniard also defeated Medvedev in the last two Indian Wells finals. open image in gallery Daniil Medvedev was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells final last week Fans have been slow to warm to the enigmatic Medvedev, who has played the role of villain and as well as crowd favourite.

History of this topic

Daniil Medvedev targets improvement and No1 ranking: ‘I didn’t play well enough this year’
1 month, 1 week ago
Medvedev aims to ‘build a better version’ of himself after ATP Finals loss to Sinner
1 month, 1 week ago
Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon and faces defending champ Carlos Alcaraz next
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Daniil Medvedev win sets up Miami Open semi clash with Jannik Sinner
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne
10 months, 3 weeks ago
US Open: Medvedev salutes ‘great’ Djokovic after final
1 year, 3 months ago
Medvedev wary of being too ‘cocky’ in French Open push
1 year, 6 months ago
From ‘hater’ to champion: Daniil Medvedev triumphs on clay to win Italian Open
1 year, 7 months ago
'Best start to season ever,' Daniil Medvedev after Miami Open win
1 year, 8 months ago
US Open: Not going to cry in room but I'm disappointed: World No.1 Daniil Medvedev rues defeat to Nick Kyrgios
2 years, 3 months ago
U.S. Open: Defending champion Daniil Medvedev rues Novak Djokovic’s absence
2 years, 3 months ago
Medvedev sees path back to the top through Miami Open
2 years, 9 months ago
Watching Russia-Ukraine news not easy, says World No 1 Daniil Medvedev
2 years, 9 months ago
Daniil Medvedev ‘not that disappointed’ by loss
2 years, 10 months ago
Daniil Medvedev says 'idiots' ruined Australian Open final and he may now skip Wimbledon
2 years, 10 months ago
Australian Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev will probably be voted the best player now, says Nick Kyrgios
2 years, 11 months ago
US Open title made me more confident, says Medvedev
2 years, 11 months ago
Medvedev denies Djokovic Grand Slam year by winning US Open
3 years, 3 months ago
Medvedev ready to seize US Open opportunity
3 years, 4 months ago
Daniil Medvedev advances to Cincinnati Masters quarterfinals
3 years, 4 months ago
Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev limps to third round win, John Isner downs Felix Auger-Aliassime
3 years, 8 months ago
Medvedev wins Open 13 for 10th title on eve of move to No. 2
3 years, 9 months ago
Australian Open 2021: Big Three are 'Cyborgs of Tennis', Says Beaten Daniil Medvedev
3 years, 10 months ago
Medvedev recalls long-ago practice session with Djokovic
3 years, 10 months ago
Australian Open 2021: Won't be under pressure in final against Djokovic, says Medvedev
3 years, 10 months ago
Australian Open 2021: Pressure on Novak Djokovic in the final, says Daniil Medvedev
3 years, 10 months ago
Australian Open 2021: Worked all my life for this, says Daniil Medvedev on 'favourite' tag
3 years, 10 months ago
US Open: Daniil Medvedev Goes For Consistency Over 'Crazy Shots' To Advance to Second Round
4 years, 3 months ago

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