Share

'In Shanghai, I was invincible', says Medvedev

Cape Town - Daniil Medvedev has warned Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic that he feels 'invincible' right now and believes he can become world No 1.

The Russian beat Alexander Zverev in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday - his second successive Masters-level crown - to surpass Roger Federer in the race-to-London rankings.

Speaking afterwards, Medvedev stated that he is not ready to stop there as he attempts to re-order tennis' established elite.

"I always say that my first goal is to win every match I play, and that's how I can actually become number one if you win a lot of matches in a row just like I did," Medvedev explained.

"I'm going to try my best to show great results as I did here, and if something like this is going to happen, it's just a big bonus.

"I don't like to talk about the future, because you never know what the future got for you. That's why my answer stays the same.

"This week (in Shanghai), yes, I probably was invincible, but for the next upcoming weeks, I'm not sure."

Rafael Nadal will become world No 1 in November, and beat Medvedev in a stunning US Open final last month.

- TeamTalk

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
How much would you be prepared to pay for a ticket to watch the Springboks play against the All Blacks at Ellis Park or Cape Town Stadium this year?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
R0 - R200
33% - 1811 votes
R200 - R500
32% - 1769 votes
R500 - R800
19% - 1074 votes
R800 - R1500
8% - 456 votes
R1500 - R2500
3% - 184 votes
I'd pay anything! It's the Boks v All Blacks!
5% - 252 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE