Daniil Medvedev says he’s "glad" to be again in "a phenomenal St. Petersburg" since he hasn't been there for a very long time and highlights he plans to take the Northern Palmyra Trophies as significantly as doable.
10 days in the past, a star-studded lineup for the fourth version of the St. Petersburg exhibition was revealed. The names on the checklist embrace Medvedev, Karen Khachanov, Alexander Bublik, Tallon Griekspoor, Diana Shnaider, Anastasia Potapova, Veronika Kudermetova and Yulia Putintseva.
Whereas Medvedev is a Russian participant and the lineup primarily consists of residence gamers, the 2021 US Open champion began receiving criticism for his choice to enroll in the Northern Palmyra Trophies – a blended staff occasion that may happen this weekend.
Earlier than the ATP and WTA eliminated all tournaments from Russia within the calendar, St. Petersburg and Moscow had been frequently staging two ATP tournaments. In St. Petersburg, Medvedev made 5 consecutive appearances between 2016 and 2020, and received the title there in 2019.
Medvedev: I ready for the Northern Palmyra Trophies as if it have been a Grand Slam
“There are numerous causes. I haven't been to St. Petersburg in a very long time, since 2020. I'm glad to be again – it's one of the vital lovely cities, if not probably the most lovely. I'll attempt to play my finest, regardless of the match's standing. I ready for it as if it have been a Grand Slam, particularly for the singles matches towards Griekspoor and Bublik, as I misplaced to them this 12 months. Sure, we'll play unofficially, however I'll attempt to beat them. I hope to play good tennis and for the gang to get pleasure from it," the 29-year-old defined.
Medvedev was positioned in the identical staff as Khachanov, Kudermetova and Putintseva. Their rivals might be Bublik, Griekspoor, Potapova and Shnaider.
The Northern Palmyra Trophies in St. Petersburg have been held for the primary time in 2022. This weekend, the exhibition occasion will happen for the fourth consecutive 12 months.
