Marat Safin boldly backs Russians to 'dethrone' Federer, Nadal and Djokovic in 2020

Former Russian tennis player and Grand Slam winner Marat Safin has said that it's time for young generation of tennis stars to retire likes of Rafael Nal, vak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Safin feels that one of his fellow countrymen has potential to do it.  He has backed young tennis star Daniil Medvedev to beat 'Big Three' in 2020 to win Grand Slams. 

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Daniil Medvedev to beat Roger Federer, Rafael Nal and vak Djokovic?

Roger Federer, Rafael Nal, and vak Djokovic have been a dominant force in tennis for more than 15 years. However, Safin hopes that World .5 and fellow Russian Daniil Medvedev can overcome all three in 2020. Medvedev is 0-3 against both Federer and Nal but has won 2 matches out of his 5 so far against Djokovic. Medvedev lost an epic five-setter to Nal in final of  US Open 2019. 23-year-old said his golden run at tournament h me him believe that he can w match it with best at Grand Slams. Speaking to Australia's Parkes Champion Post, Safin said that Federer, Nal and Djokovic are extremely unique and incredible and has highest regard for Swiss legend. Although he wants all three to m to play longer, but he also wishes for a new Grand Slam winner.

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Rafael Nal, Roger Federer and vak Djokovic record 

'Big 3' share a jaw-dropping 55 Grand Slam singles titles between m and currently occupy top three spots in ATP rankings. Federer is w 38 and re is guarantee of him playing on beyond 2020, but Nal (33) and Djokovic (32) are expected to have several more powerful years left on ATP Tour. Germany's Alexander Zverev, Austria's Dominic Thiem and Greece's Stefas Tsitsipas are among or rising stars, who seem to have potential to crack 'Big Three'.

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Marat Safin on Russia's chances at ATP Cup 

Marat Safin is set to return to Australia for January’s ATP Cup as Team Russia's captain. Russia's powerful team of Medvedev and Karen Khachav are considered as strong title contenders at inaugural 24-team ATP Cup. Safin said that se two players are in great shape and he thinks Russia has a solid chance to win. Russia has been placed in Group D in Perth alongside Italy, USA and rway starting on January 3.

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