Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. Today, we’re diving into some exciting and radical ideas from tennis star Daniil Medvedev. Let’s break it down!
Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, has been making waves with his thoughts on the tennis calendar. After a recent two-set loss to Taylor Fritz in the ATP Finals, Medvedev expressed his dissatisfaction with the current schedule. He believes that the calendar should revolve more around Grand Slam and Masters tournaments, making ATP 250 events pretty much optional and moving them to a later slot in the year.
Medvedev emphasized that this season, he has mainly focused on the big tournaments, playing only three ATP 500s. “I think somehow there should be more bigger, important tournaments,” he said. “You play good in them, you will be there… Yeah, the schedule should somehow be around them.” This includes scheduling Grand Slam and Masters events through September with the ATP Finals taking place in October. For those who still want to play tennis in the rest of the year, ATP 250s could be held during that period.
Medvedev’s proposal is not entirely new; it aligns with what Rafael Nadal once suggested—finishing the season earlier and then having additional tournaments for those who need more points or matches. This approach could simplify the calendar and make it more manageable for players.
In his recent match against Alex de Minaur at the ATP Finals, Medvedev won 6-2 6-4 but expressed frustration with the current state of tennis. He highlighted that even winning doesn’t bring the same joy when the experience isn’t enjoyable anymore. This sentiment echoes the broader discussion about player burnout and the need for a more balanced schedule.
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