“I attempted to comply with what’s occurring as a result of I haven’t got any choices to make. It is proper now about Wimbledon itself, the ATP, possibly the British authorities is concerned,” the Russian, who can be returning to motion in Geneva after spending the final six weeks recovering from a hernia operation, informed reporters on Sunday.
“It is a difficult state of affairs and like each state of affairs in life, you ask 100 gamers, everyone’s going to offer a distinct opinion.
“(When) you present a tennis ball to 100 folks, I am positive a few of them are going to say it is inexperienced and never yellow. I believe it is yellow. (However) if someone tells me it is inexperienced, I am not going to get in battle with this particular person.”
Medvedev, who misplaced within the Australian Open closing to Nadal in January, missed the start of the European clay courtroom season as he needed to skip occasions in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome whereas he recovered his health.
The All England Garden Tennis Membership (AELTC) barred gamers from the 2 international locations from competing at this yr’s Wimbledon in response to what Russia calls a “particular navy operation” in Ukraine. Belarus has been a key staging space for the invasion.
The AELTC stated it made the choice following discussions with the British authorities.
US Open champion Medvedev stated he remained hopeful that the AELTC may make a late U-turn on its determination.
“I do not know if this determination is 100% and it is over (for me),” he stated.
“If I can play, I will be joyful to play in Wimbledon. I like this match. If I can’t play — effectively, I will attempt to play different tournaments and put together effectively for subsequent yr if I’ve the possibility to play.”
