World number 4 Daniil Medvedev admitted that Alex de Minaur had a good performance and failed to take advantage of his chances. Medvedev, who was seeded fourth in the Paris main draw, faced de Minaur after a bye in the first round.
In the second round in Paris, de Minaur stunned Medvedev 6-4, 2-6, 7-5. After easily winning the second set, Medvedev also started the third with a break but was unable to capitalize when de Minaur claimed a shock victory. «De Minaur played very well.
Not much was lost. He made the right choice many times. I had my chances, I didn’t take them. So credit to him,» Medvedev said, according to Tennis Majors.
Medvedev: «De Minaur played very well. He didn’t miss much. He made the right choice many times.
I had my chances, I didn’t take them. So credit to him.» #RolexParisMasters – Tennis Majors (@Tennis_Majors) November 2, 2022
Medvedev on breaking his racket
After De Minaur converted his match, Medvedev smashed his racket in frustration and appeared to exchange a few words with the crowd.
Later, Medvedev explained that he did not feel that chair umpire Nacho Forcadell did a good job. «I wasn’t talking to the referee at all about the crowd. In my opinion, the crowd was nice, supporting both players, 50/50, always nice.»
In my opinion, the referee did not play a good game, but I do not criticize him. It’s like, he played a bad game like I can play a bad game, for example. In the end my attitude was not good enough. I can admit it. But in my opinion, he did not make a good match.
I like Nacho, and I like him as a referee. I’m talking only about today,» Medvedev explained.
«It’s as if I played a bad game like I can play a bad game, for example. In the end, my attitude wasn’t good enough.»
I can admit it. But in my opinion, he did not make a good match. I like Nacho, and I like him as a referee. I’m only talking about today.» [2/2] – Tennis Majors (@Tennis_Majors) November 2, 2022
Now that his career in Paris is over, Medvedev has only one more tournament left on his schedule: the ATP Finals.
“There is still a very important tournament (ATP Finals), I am happy to play it. That is tennis. Two people, only one can win. I will try to do better in Slams next year, I think, but I am happy,” Medvedev said.
Medvedev: «There’s still a very important tournament (ATP Finals), I’m happy to play it. That’s tennis. Two people, only one can win. I’ll try to do better in Slams next year, I think, but I’m happy.»
#RolexParisMasters – Tennis Majors (@Tennis_Majors) November 2, 2022
