Interview of the day - Daniil Medvedev
Six-time Grand Slam finalist Daniil Medvedev reached his 40th tour-level final (20-19), and also the second of 2025. This is Daniil's first final on hard courts since ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells last year.
He is now the second active male player to advance to 40 finals after Djokovic (143) and breaking his 6-match losing streak in semi-finals on hard court events. A title here will also help Medvedev make himself an unique record of winning his 21th ATP Tour Title in 25 different countries
-Daniil, congratulations on the win. You’ve reached your 40th tour-level final that’s quite a milestone ?
-It feels great, to be honest. Forty finals means I’ve been able to stay consistent for a long time, which is not easy on the tour. I’m proud of that, and I hope there are still many more to come.
-Tomorrow you’ll have a chance to win your 21th career title — and remarkably, it would be in your 25th different country. What do you make of that statistic?
-(smiles) Yeah, I saw that before the match — it’s a fun one. It shows I’ve been able to adapt to a lot of different conditions and play well everywhere. It would be nice to make that happen, but I’ll need to play a really good match tomorrow.
-The atmosphere was incredible today. It almost felt like you were playing at home. How much did the crowd help you after dropping the first set?
-The crowd was amazing it was completely full, and the energy was great. They really helped me keep fighting after losing the first set. It gave me extra motivation to push harder and find my best tennis in the second and third.
-You’ve had some challenging moments this season, with a few unexpected losses. Do you feel those experiences have made you stronger?
-I’d say yes and no. Of course, you learn from tough moments, but I still prefer to win! (laughs) That’s just how I am. This season hasn’t always been easy, but I kept working, and now I’m happy that I’ve found a better level again.
-Players often say you learn more from losing than winning. Do you agree with that idea?
-I think both are important, but I still believe winning is better. (smiles) You can learn from losing, sure, but you feel much better when you win. Novak has 24 Grand Slams . I’m pretty sure he doesn’t wish for more losses to «learn.» You just try to keep improving, keep competing, and move forward.
-What’s the focus going into the final?
-Recovery and preparation. Finals are always special, so I’ll do everything to be ready, enjoy the atmosphere, and hopefully play my best tennis.
– After his victory in Shanghai, Vacherot said it was his second time flying business class, and that he wants to take his parents to Australia. That means he’s no longer thinking about money as much as he used to. When did that moment come in your career?
– That’s a delicate question. Let’s say, from here I could take a private jet to prepare better for the tournament in Vienna. But that would cost around $150,000. No matter how much I earn, I’m not ready to spend that much. Everything is relative. I think when you break into the top 50 and stay there for a while — let’s say, for a couple of years — then you can spend more on tennis without worrying about it too much. Still, every time you negotiate with your team, it’s always a discussion. You don’t want to pay anyone $10 million a year. When you’re in the top 50, you have a financial cushion — at least when it comes to your team and your tennis.
He is now the second active male player to advance to 40 finals after Djokovic (143) and breaking his 6-match losing streak in semi-finals on hard court events. A title here will also help Medvedev make himself an unique record of winning his 21th ATP Tour Title in 25 different countries
-Daniil, congratulations on the win. You’ve reached your 40th tour-level final that’s quite a milestone ?
-It feels great, to be honest. Forty finals means I’ve been able to stay consistent for a long time, which is not easy on the tour. I’m proud of that, and I hope there are still many more to come.
-Tomorrow you’ll have a chance to win your 21th career title — and remarkably, it would be in your 25th different country. What do you make of that statistic?
-(smiles) Yeah, I saw that before the match — it’s a fun one. It shows I’ve been able to adapt to a lot of different conditions and play well everywhere. It would be nice to make that happen, but I’ll need to play a really good match tomorrow.
-The atmosphere was incredible today. It almost felt like you were playing at home. How much did the crowd help you after dropping the first set?
-The crowd was amazing it was completely full, and the energy was great. They really helped me keep fighting after losing the first set. It gave me extra motivation to push harder and find my best tennis in the second and third.
-You’ve had some challenging moments this season, with a few unexpected losses. Do you feel those experiences have made you stronger?
-I’d say yes and no. Of course, you learn from tough moments, but I still prefer to win! (laughs) That’s just how I am. This season hasn’t always been easy, but I kept working, and now I’m happy that I’ve found a better level again.
-Players often say you learn more from losing than winning. Do you agree with that idea?
-I think both are important, but I still believe winning is better. (smiles) You can learn from losing, sure, but you feel much better when you win. Novak has 24 Grand Slams . I’m pretty sure he doesn’t wish for more losses to «learn.» You just try to keep improving, keep competing, and move forward.
-What’s the focus going into the final?
-Recovery and preparation. Finals are always special, so I’ll do everything to be ready, enjoy the atmosphere, and hopefully play my best tennis.
– After his victory in Shanghai, Vacherot said it was his second time flying business class, and that he wants to take his parents to Australia. That means he’s no longer thinking about money as much as he used to. When did that moment come in your career?
– That’s a delicate question. Let’s say, from here I could take a private jet to prepare better for the tournament in Vienna. But that would cost around $150,000. No matter how much I earn, I’m not ready to spend that much. Everything is relative. I think when you break into the top 50 and stay there for a while — let’s say, for a couple of years — then you can spend more on tennis without worrying about it too much. Still, every time you negotiate with your team, it’s always a discussion. You don’t want to pay anyone $10 million a year. When you’re in the top 50, you have a financial cushion — at least when it comes to your team and your tennis.
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14.11.2025
KTF press-service
