Daniil Medvedev continues to rant about Shanghai balls, makes two

Daniil Medvedev continues to rant about balls used at the Shanghai Masters as the Russian says that they benefit Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz before also throwing out a theory that the matches on the ATP Tour have gotten longer over the last couple of years because of the balls.

Over the years, fans have gotten well accustomed to the 2021 US Open champion’s antics and he always succeeds in entertaining fans. Exactly that happened during his opening match in Shanghai, when he called the supervisor just a couple of games into his match to complain about the balls. 

“These balls are not good enough for professional tennis. This is one of the biggest tournaments in the world and the balls are destroyed after 5 games. No pressure at all,” the world No. 5 was heard telling the supervisor.

While Medvedev struggled, he managed to beat Thiago Seyboth Wild 7-5 7-5 and reach the third round, where he came back from a set down to defeat Matteo Arnaldi 5-7 6-4 6-4 and avoid a shock exit.

Following another hard-fought win, the 28-year-old was asked whether he was changing something in his game to address the conditions at the tournament. Answering the question, the Russian pretty much said that there wasn’t anything he could do except try his best because it either benefits someone or doesn’t. 

“I don’t think anyone is changing. I think it basically favors people who can benefit power from dead balls. Some have better quality with this. Some don’t. Actually the two best players at doing this.. they’re already the best players in the world.. and I’m sure they would be without the balls, but with these balls.. they’re the only players who can generate crazy power,” Medvedev explained.

“It’s Jannik and Carlos. It gives them an extra edge. But I try to fight with what I can. We practice a lot. I try to get this power, which I’ve never had since I was young. Because of the way my body type is. There were…