Daniil Medvedev arrived at Roland Garros in Paris without a win. World number two Daniil Medvedev found his best tennis in the sand major last week, taking four wins to advance to the quarterfinals. In the other half of the draw, Roger Federer celebrated three triumphs for the first time since the Australian Open last year, making him the oldest player in the round of 16 at Roland Garros in the Open era.
After an epic 7-6, 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 win over Dominik Koepfer in the third round, Roger decided to retire from Roland Garros before the duel against Matteo Berrettini, as he didn’t want to risk anything before the grass season in Halle and Wimbledon.
Medvedev supports Federer’s resignation from Roland Garros
The Swiss veteran had not played for 13 months due to a knee injury and two operations in February and May 2020 and was only on the pitch three times in the last 15 months before Paris!
However, having accomplished everything in our sport for the past two decades, Federer is still eager to prove his class and two months before his 40, shows his never-ending love for the game and gives his fans something to cheer about.
However, many were not happy with Roger’s decision to leave Paris before facing Berrettini, accusing him of disrespecting a major event. Daniil Medvedev does not belong to this group and recalls that Wimbledon is Rogers’ top priority, especially after a long break from tennis.
The Russian also stated that Koepfer did not deserve to play the next game as he lost fair and fair to Roger. “We all know that a major is still Roger’s main target.
I think he always thinks about winning Wimbledon even when he turns 50. He will have a chance this year and he wants to do his best to prepare. If Koepfer wants to get into the next round, he will unfortunately have to beat Roger.
It doesn’t matter if he retires afterwards. That’s tennis; To be in the next round, you have to beat your opponent. So I don’t see why Roger should be criticized. At the same time, I understand the people who do it. I will not criticize him, “said Daniil Medvedev.
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