Medvedev: "Wimbledon? This is a complex situation"

Daniel Medvedevworld number 2, reappears on the circuit at Geneva Open (Switzerland) after a five -week break after surgery for a hernia. The reigning US Open champion is still hoping Wimbledon remove the suspension of Russian and Belarusian players for aggression on Ukraine.

“There’s been a lot of talk about it. I’m trying to follow what’s going on because the decision is not mine. Right now it’s between Wimbledon, ATP and maybe the British Government,” Medvedev said at his press conference in Geneva, where you will have the opportunity to discuss it with other tennis players.

Wimbledon organizers have been criticized by the ATP, the WTA and tennis players like Rafael Nadal either Novak Djokovic for the veto of Russian and Belarusian players from participating in the Grand Slam on grass, from June 27 to July 10.

“It’s a complicated situation and like everything in life, if you ask 100 players, they will all have a different opinion. I could play and I would be happy to play Wimbledon because I like this tournament. If I can’t play, I. will try I want to play in other tournaments. tournaments and prepare well for next year if I have a chance to play, “said the Russian, who said that after the invasion of Vladimir Putin that he was “with all for peace”.

Medvedev has not played since losing in March in the quarterfinals of Miami Masters 1,000 against polish Hubert Hurkacz and the top seed in Geneva, where he will debut against the winner of the match in between Richard Gasquet Y John Millman.

“It hasn’t been easy for me to start right away on clay, but even a tournament is a good preparation. I feel good physically,” said Daniil, who is performing in Roland Garros (May 22-June 5) is unknown today.