Daniil Medvedev Is the Only Player Comparable to Novak Djokovic, Explains Matteo Berrettini

Berrettini thinks only Daniil Medvedev can resist Novak Djokovic

The year 2021 has been quite noteworthy for

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. To see these two elite players compete against each other was truly scintillating. As the new season starts, Matteo Berrettini deems that Medvedev has the potential to break Djokovic’s confidence.

The Italian

quoted, ” He (Medvedev) is really solid. He is moving really well, playing deep, serving well, returning. I mean, he is not missing at all. He is playing good, especially on hard court, he is probably, I mean, together with Novak, the best player that we have now.”

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Novak Djokovic Reveals One Big Regret About US Open 2021Berrettini feels the Russian is extremely tricky to play. He added,”  Personally, last year, I struggled to play against him, but I work hard to be ready for this match, so we will see.” He faced the World No. 2 last at the ATP Cup 2021, where the Russian easily defeated him. Yet another time, Matteo Berrettini will face Medvedev at the ATP Cup 2022 on 6th January 2022.

Djokovic to miss the ATP Cup

World No. 1 and 20-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this year’s ATP Cup. Earlier, he confirmed his participation at the competition, however, a few days ago, the Serb decided to pull out.

Recently, he was seen practicing with the Australian Open balls. Despite not giving full details on his availability, Djokovic was seen hitting a few shots with the tournament’s official balls. We’ll have to wait for Djokovic’s final decision as the Australian Open 2022 is drawing closer.

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