Tennis “We are still afraid of Rafael Nadal”: Daniil Medvedev

TO Despite the fact that he played only nine games in a year and a half, the shadow Rafael Nadal He’s very big and his teammates know it and it’s clear to them that every time he goes on the field he gives it his all.

Nadal beats Australian Alex De Minaurtenth place seeding Madrid Masters 1000the score is 7-6 (8) and 6-3.

“I’ve seen him close to his level in the past. For me today he was at a very high level, with a very high intensity, from the first point to the end,” explained De Mignaur.

“Nadal is scary on clay”

After his second victory at the Mutua Madrid Open, Daniil Medvedevfourth place in the world ranking THXpondered what it meant to see Nadal in the picture.

No matter what Nadal is like, when he plays on clay, he is scary. He is capable of winning 80 games and losing one. He showed this with De Minaur. He played for two hours, which means he is a dangerous opponent.

Daniil Medvedev

“We’ll see how far he goes. If he continues to push forward, it will be fun and hard for his opponents at the same time,” the Russian said.

Medvedev and Nadal compete at the top of the bracket. Madrid Masters 1000and they can meet each other on Thursday in about potential quarter-finals.

“Every day he will feel better, definitely, it will be very dangerous. I think watching his progress will be as fun for the fans as it will be difficult for the rest of the players,” added Medvedev, who He beat Italian Matteo Arnaldi with scores of 2-6, 6-4 and 6-4. in his first game in Madrid magic box.

Throughout his career, Nadal has 92 ATP titles, 63 of them on clay courts..

Nadal has been an inspiration to the current generation.

The Greek also found himself in the same line of potential rivals. Stefanos Tsitsipaschampion of Monte Carlo and finalist of Barcelona, ​​but has already dropped out of the competition.

“Many of the titles I won on clay are thanks to him. His tennis was a source of inspiration for me,” Tspas said. “This is an example of how to play on clay, and the best in history on this surface.

“It’s a shame that this is the last time he plays in Madrid. His legacy will remain forever. He broke records that can never be broken,” added Tsitsipas, who was eliminated in the second round after losing to Brazilian Thiago Monteiro. .

For now, In the third round, Nadal will face Argentinean Pedro Cachin.91st place in the ATP rankings.