is having a strong start to his season. The Russian player defeated David Goffin 6-2 7-6 6-3 to reach the Australian Open fourth round and book a clash against the 14-time Major winner .
Medvedev feels confident about the match against the Serb. What I can only say is that probably he is not playing as he was before, admitted the 22-year-old. Or thats just (my) feeling. Because before, when he was young, I was just watching on TV but it was just something insane when he was playing Andy (Murray) or somebody for five hours and you couldnt see one down (level), it was only up.
Its not the same right now, you always have chances to beat him. Thats why he lost three times to Next Gen players last year and Im going to try to find my chances. Medvedev lost to Djokovic in a three-set match in Eastbourne in 2017.
A month later, Djokovic would end his season due to an elbow injury. I dont know if he was in a worse moment (at the time), the Russian added. I managed to give him some fight, even if I lost two times.
Ive improved a lot since then. I think what is good about Novak is he gives you time. Its not like Roger (Federer) who takes the ball early, or like (Milos) Raonic when you know youre going to run like crazy for all the match.
Of course, hes a great player but at least you can build your game, this gives you some chances. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title
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