Medvedev (left) lost to Hulkach 0-2.Figure / ATP official micro
Beijing News (Chief Reporter Sun Haiguang) On April 1, the ATP Miami Masters continued the men’s singles top 8 competition. Medvedev lost 0-2 to Hulkach and missed the opportunity to become the world‘s No. 1 again. In the world rankings next week, Djokovic will continue to occupy the world No. 1 throne with a slight advantage of 10 points.
On February 28, Medvedev replaced Djokovic as the world‘s No. 1. Although he broke the 18-year monopoly of the Big Four, the Russians’ points advantage was not obvious. In the last Indian Wells Masters, Medvedev could hold the world number one as long as he reached the top 8, but he stopped early in the third round and handed the world number one back to Djokovic with a 55-point disadvantage. Covic.
Since Djokovic missed the North American “Sunshine Double”, Medvedev once again ushered in a good opportunity to reach the top in the Miami Masters, but only if he reached the top 4. In the first few games, Medvedev had a smooth ride. Before the quarter-finals, Medvedev claimed to have no pressure. “I know that this time I have a chance, and I’m just one win away. But I don’t have any pressure now, and I feel more of an extra reward.”
Against Hulkach this morning, Medvedev can return to No. 1 as long as he wins the game. But this time, Medvedev took another sigh of relief, losing 6-7(7), 3-6 and also missing the opportunity to reach the top. Next week in the ATP world rankings, Medvedev and Djokovic will shrink to 10 points.
“For me, winning the game is the most important thing, not by winning the game to become the number one.” Medvedev is not too focused on the world ranking, in his view it is just a reward, and there is no competition in the game. Any nervousness, “I’ve played a lot of games, there’s been a lot of pressure, and today it wasn’t particularly stressful.”
Medvedev also admitted that the game was not in the best condition. “I don’t know the real reason, it may be a little hot, I have some dizziness and fatigue.” Medvedev revealed that he had some cramps in the locker room after the game.
Although he failed to regain the world No. 1, Medvedev said that he had a good start in Miami compared to the previous two matches, and the direction was correct. “From a tennis point of view, my performance against Miami was still the same. Satisfied. I found some small sparks and tried to make them work.” In the coming clay court season, Medvedev still has a chance to compete for the world No. 1 throne before the French Open.
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