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‘Whenever you see me calm and I’m losing, it could be because I don’t care’

After slipping to No. 18 last September -- his lowest ranking in seven years -- former world No.

Times of India

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 8:06 AM

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Daniil Medvedev stated that visible on-court emotion reflects his desire to win, whereas being calm while losing often means not caring.
Medvedev has returned to world No. 5 after slipping to No. 18 in 2025, targeting ATP Finals qualification in Turin.
The former world No. 1 expressed belief that he can contend for Grand Slam titles again next season.

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Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev explained that displaying on-court emotion is essential to his competitive drive, noting that remaining calm while losing often signals a lack of care. Speaking at the Almaty Open, where he entered as top seed, the 30-year-old reflected on managing pressure while pushing to qualify for November's ATP Finals.

Medvedev expressed confidence in his Grand Slam prospects for the upcoming season despite stiff competition from Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev. He also praised 18-year-old Indian prospect Manas Dhamne, emphasizing that steady, incremental development is vital for young players transitioning into the professional circuit.

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‘Whenever you see me calm and I’m losing, it could be because I don’t care’

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