Medvedev: 'Experience is both an asset and a burden'

Russian star opens up on mental battles in tennis: At 30, Medvedev reveals how experience can become a trap he's learning to escape.

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Clément Gehl

le 03/03/2026 à 11h36

1 min to read

Medvedev Daniil

In an interview with the Russian media outlet Kommersant, Daniil Medvedev was asked about his experience, having turned 30 a few weeks ago. For him, experience is not entirely beneficial.

'Parasitic thoughts'

He stated: 'It's both an asset and a burden. In the later stages of major tournaments, especially against an opponent who is there for the first time, experience is often valuable. After all, you've already been in similar situations and know how to handle them.

But with age, you quickly face parasitic thoughts that you have to control. It's a bit like a child who sees a black cat ignores it, while an adult would think their day is ruined. So, I'm currently learning to chase away all unnecessary thoughts, before and during a match, and I think I'm doing pretty well.'