While speaking at his post-match press conference, the Russian weighed in on the possibility of vaccination being made mandatory for tennis players. Earlier on Wednesday, Victoria Azarenka commented how “bizarre” it was that fans were required to be vaccinated at Flushing Meadows but players were not.
When asked about the Belarusian’s comments, Medvedev first claimed he didn’t have an answer to the question. But he did go on to assert that the governing bodies, and not the players, should decide the vaccine policy on tour.
During the course of his press conference, Daniil Medvedev also touched upon the speed of the courts at Flushing Meadows this year. The Russian claimed the courts in general are quick, but that Center Court is slower due to the unique conditions.
“I like that we have different hardcourts on tour” - Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev went on to compliment the variety of hardcourts on the ATP tour. At certain Masters 1000 events like Indian Wells and Miami the courts are fairly slow, while at others like Shanghai and Cincinnati they are much quicker.
Daniil Medvedev was also asked about the ‘Pride Day’ initiative at the US Open, and whether he thought the ATP tour would be welcoming of a player coming out as gay. The Russian replied that he would be “super open” if a player came out, and claimed that ATP is going a “good job” to make the atmosphere safe for everyone.
0 votes
