Medvedev Finds Form to Down Merida and Set Up Nakashima or Struff Clash

Medvedev Battles Past Merida to Reach Wimbledon Third Round

After struggling for rhythm, Medvedev improved through the match to beat Spanish debutant Merida. The former world No. 1 said he’s “pretty happy” with his progress at Wimbledon.

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Medvedev was all smiles when speaking to reporters afterward and said he was pleased with how he turned things around.

“(I) was finding solutions, better shots. So pretty happy about it, and looking forward for what's next.”

Medvedev now faces either 28th seed Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. or German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round.

The former world No. 1 made an early exit in the first round at Roland-Garros this year, but said his focus isn’t on his ranking right now.

“For me, motivation is to try to ‌play my best, maybe win here, and then you get 2,000 points. Then ranking is always secondary, because it ‌comes with good results.”

He said anything was possible in sport.

“I always believed in myself and sometimes after some losses this belief drops. Sometimes after some wins this belief goes higher.

“Once you're still in the tournament and you ⁠didn't lose, I always ⁠believe I can win, ‌beat everyone and be the best.”