Medvedev: Acknowledging My Emotions and Their Impact on My Game

2021 US Open champion and currently ranked 13th in the world, Russian tennis player **[Daniil Medvedev](https://sports.com/tags/24814-daniil-medvedev/)** recently shared his thoughts on a shift in mindset following his victory at the ATP 250 tournament in Brisbane, Australia.

«I think it will be interesting to come back when I’m outside the top 10 and not seen as a top contender for the title. It makes sense because I haven’t performed well in the Grand Slams for a while, yet I know what it feels like to play in three finals in Melbourne, and I sense that the people there really appreciate me. I’ll give my all to fully enjoy the experience and play at my best level.

The key is to stay true to myself. I understand that sometimes I do things I shouldn’t and need to apologize, and I recognize that my emotions can be overwhelming and affect my focus and energy during matches, even if those emotions are positive. Ideally, I would remain calm, but sometimes I just can’t help it. Here, I’ve found a good mindset towards the game, and I hope to maintain it in the coming weeks,» Medvedev was quoted by Punto de Break.