SUMMARY
- Daniil Medvedev was shocked to find a picture of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic traveling together.
- Daniil Medvedev was curious to know where Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were going together.
Daniil Medvedev has been taking his time and competing on the tour this season. Last year, he had played 16 matches by the end of February, but this time, he has played seven matches so far. Medvedev will be getting ready for the next few hectic weeks on the tour. He was recently interviewed in Dubai and spoke about Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic had posted a picture on Instagram with Rafael Nadal, as both were on the same flight to the US. Medvedev did not expect it and was curious about how it happened. He said, “First of all, I was surprised. Where are they going so early? Indian Wells? I guess they didn’t for sure talk to each other before to choose the same flight.” Medvedev said the tour was friendly and easygoing.
Daniil Medvedev on the Nadal-Djokovic airplane photo:
“First of all, I was surprised. Where are they going so early. Indian Wells? Why so early? It’s fun. I guess they didn’t for sure talk to each other before to choose the same flight. I guess it was a surprise for them.” pic.twitter.com/CeY9UdRy72
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) February 26, 2024
Djokovic and Nadal will be preparing for the “Sunshine Double” next month. Nadal will first get ready for his clash with Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas. As for Djokovic, he is scheduled to play at Indian Wells next week. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev will be getting ready to play at the Dubai Duty-Free Championships. It will be his first match in a month.
Daniil Medvedev is looking to continue Russian dominance in Dubai
The 32nd edition of the Dubai Duty-Free Championships began on February 26 this season. The event has seen eight different players lift the trophy since 2016. Medvedev had won the title last year without dropping a set. The Russian player had only dropped 12 games in five matches last year at the event. He will look to extend his five-match winning streak in Dubai.
The world No. 4 will hope to be the first player since Roger Federer in 2015 to win successive Dubai titles. Medvedev has been in good form this season but played excruciatingly long matches at the Australian Open. He hopes to finish off matches sooner, like last year. Medvedev’s victory will give Dubai a Russian winner for the fourth consecutive year.
Three in a row 🏆🏆🏆
There’s no stopping @DaniilMedwed right now on the @atptour circuit! 🔥#DDFTennis #ATP pic.twitter.com/6SxPHxojfN
— Dubai Tennis Champs (@DDFTennis) March 4, 2023
The 28-year-old will begin his Dubai title defense on February 27. Medvedev will play against Alexander Shevchenko in the opening match. The pair played once on the tour, and Medvedev defeated Shevchenko in two hours and 43 minutes at Madrid last season. This time, Medvedev will try to end the match as soon as possible.
