An absolutely phenomenal post-match interview between Jim Courier and Daniil Medvedev, that is simply a must-watch if you’re a tennis fan.
Medvedev is one of the men’s tour’s most prolific service returners and is known for unleashing returns from deep in the court.
Courier, a two-time Australian Open winner, decided to quiz the No.3 on his unorthodox but successful technique.
Here’s how the exchange went between the two.
Jim Courier: “Your return of serve, it’s become so deep in the court, but when you started, you didn’t start there. You’re a master of the return of serve, could you give us a little masterclass on the evolution of your return? Would you mind walking back and showing me how you do this? I need to learn myself how you do this. You can take the microphone if you want.”
Daniil Medvedev: “You called me the master of the return, but I don’t think so, because my return from close, I don’t think it’s that good. I can do it, but it’s not the best, you can ask Novak or someone else.
“I came on tour and there is Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who is only doing 220 km/h (serves) and I’m like, ‘OK’ and I lost the match, I remember, pretty easy with no break points. At one moment I just understood that’s where my return is the best and I started playing better.”
Courier: “God, the net is a long way from here. Could someone who’s maybe normal-sized like me defend the court from back here? Or do you have to be super tall like you?”
Medvedev: “What’s good from here, it’s very tough to hit it out. So you can hit pretty strong and many times you’re going to be surprised it’s going to go in. You should try it!”
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