Daniil Medvedev believes he has what it takes to be a tennis coach post-retirement, although he is unsure about what kind of coach he will be. The Russian used a recent example of an incident with his Laver Cup teammate Alexander Zverev to justify his coaching prowess.
The German tennis player, one of Medvedev’s biggest rivals, was clearly struggling during a Laver Cup match. After noticing it, the Russian jumped in to offer Zverev some much-needed advice. Recalling the same, Medvedev, in a press conference, at the China Open said:
“When Sascha (Zverev) was playing, I saw some things where I was like, ‘Okay, I have to try to give him this advice.’ It worked. I was really happy. I also lost both my matches. I was the only one not to give a point to the team. I was like, ‘Okay, if I give this advice, it works, I do something good for the team’.”
Daniil Medvedev was asked if he would consider being a coach 15 years from now, ‘I think it’s very possible… I’m not sure I’d be a good one, but I can try’
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Asked about the possibility of making a career in coaching, Medvedev said it was “possible” but that would depend on a lot of factors. However, Medvedev would prefer not to travel all the time as a coach.
“Again, I like the life on tour. If I will be a coach, I probably will not travel 40 weeks on tour like I do now. A little bit less. I could do it. I’m not sure I’d be a good one, but I can try,” said Medvedev.
Other than the possibility of seeing Medvedev as a coach one day, the interview would have pleased fans to learn that the Russian has started bonding with Zverev. The Laver Cup must also be given credit for playing a big role in helping them improve their bond.
Medvedev will be next seen in a round-of-16 match against Adrian Mannarino in the China Open, while Zverev decided to opt out of the Shanghai Masters.
