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Russian tennis sensation Daniil Medvedev has divulged his unorthodox retirement aspirations, and they deviate from the anticipated trajectory. At a youthful 27 years of age, Medvedev is already contemplating a post-tennis future. The Grand Slam victor and former world No 1 has set his sights on an unconventional pursuit—pursuing a hobbyist racing driving career with Ferrari.
In a surprising disclosure, Medvedev has articulated his intention to pursue a different athletic discipline post-retirement. Looking ahead to his post-competitive endeavors, he remarked, “I don’t know. I will have to try many things after my career to see what I like because I want to do something I like.” While some athletes may transition to coaching or broadcasting positions, Medvedev’s aspirations lie outside these realms. He confidently affirmed, “But what I for sure will try to do, depends on how my life goes, but I will try to be an amateur racing driver. That’s my dream.”
Even in the midst of uncertainty regarding his future in tennis, Medvedev exhibits unwavering determination towards delving into the realm of racing. He boldly declared, “For sure I cannot go professional anywhere. But something like Ferrari Challenge or whatever, where you pay money and you race throughout the whole year on the best tracks of the world, this I’m going to do with some of my friends.”
This revelation comes as no surprise to those acquainted with Medvedev’s fervor for Formula 1. The tennis luminary has frequently displayed his ardor for the sport, even drawing parallels during his recent successful sojourn at the Rome Masters. Adorned in a jacket bearing a black-and-white checkered design, Medvedev quipped, “Yeah, it looks a little bit like a flag, right, like a finish line [flag]. I like F1, and a lot of people sent [it to] me this week.”
When humorously prodded about the prospects of a foray into the music industry, Medvedev’s response further affirmed his proclivity towards racing. He jested, “I prefer F1. What I feel like [is that] I could not be that bad at racing. Well, we’ll see after my career if I have time to do something.”
As Medvedev continues to excel in his tennis career, it is palpable that he is fixated on fresh and exhilarating challenges beyond the realms of the court. As he readies himself for the future, the world eagerly awaits whether this burgeoning racing dream will metamorphose into a reality for the tennis virtuoso.