Medvedev, about the change of surface at Indian Wells: "It seems almost slower than before"

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Daniil Medvedev will make an appearance at Indian Wells 2025 aiming to regain his form after his erratic finish in 2024 and a shaky start to the year. However, he seems to have found some spark on the Asian swing. In the Californian desert, where he reached the final in the last two editions, he aims to take a step closer to the level of tennis where he could beat anyone. This year, though, he faces a new challenge in the American tournament: the new court surface, which according to the Russian is slower than in past editions.

Improved Feelings in Recent Tournaments

"My level has been improving with each tournament. So, if I can continue on the same path, good results will come because, yes, the level was getting better every week. So, I will try to do the same here in Indian Wells."

In His Opinion, the Court Is Slower Than Last Year

"I'll be honest, I like Indian Wells, I even like the courts now, but they seem almost slower than before, very slow. I don't know what other players think, but I just had two days of jet lag. So I can't tell you for sure what I'm saying. But, yes, I played for two days, and they seemed very, very slow, so we'll see how it plays during the tournament. And I didn't see the difference."

He Asserts to Be Honest when Speaking to the Press

"What happens is that here (in the press room) I think I talk about what I think. On the court, sometimes I say things that I don't really think. Because of the adrenaline, what's at stake, the pressure of the moment, sometimes I say things that after the match I can clearly say I didn't think, that aren't true. I'm not sure how to answer this question because I think I have always been like that. I just don't always say what I think, but sometimes I keep things to myself. But if I talk about something, I prefer to speak openly rather than make public relations statements."

He Is Reluctant to Change Rackets

"It's not easy for me to change things. I had to change starting in 2022 when the balls started to get slower. There is a limit where you always have to look for that change and at the same time, the more you change things, the more questions you have. So I tried a couple of similar Tecnifibre rackets but a little heavier, rhythm, this and that. But for now, I'm sticking with my racket, which has given me many good moments in my career. I don't think I'll change it too much. Maybe the strings, things like that, yes. The racket, I'm not sure, because then there's the elbow, the shoulder, and too many questions."

Despite his slow start to the season, he believes in returning to his best tennis

"It's not just about playing at your best level, but yes, normally achieving the results I was used to. At the same time, tennis is a sport where you have to keep working. As I said, my level was rising. I have to move forward. I'm here in Indian Wells, so the start of the season hasn't been as usual, but I'll try to win the tournament. If not, it will be in Miami. If not, on clay. I will keep moving forward, keep working. As I say, I'm bothered by this situation, but I will keep going," concludes a Medvedev who is gradually finding his form.

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