He just can’t stop!
The ATP tournament in Metz, France, round of 16. Number 1 seeded Daniil Medvedev (26) flies out against qualifier Stan Wawrinka (37). In the end it’s 4:6, 7:6(7), 3:6 from the Russian’s point of view.
Even more remarkable, however, is what happens during the game!
At the beginning of the third set, Medvedev is already 0:2 behind and misses a ball. Frustrated, he thunders the bat on the ground. Whistles and boos from the stands. And how does Medvedev react? He provokes the audience with monkey gestures.
A scandal!
Not the first time that the Russian attracted attention. He became known to the world public at the US Open 2019. There he got into a fight with the New York fans during a game and then even taunted them after the match during an interview on the pitch. After all, he later apologized, saying, “I was an idiot.”
He also attracted negative attention at the Australian Open 2021, argued with his coach in the middle of the game and even asked him to leave the box.
Similar to the tournament in Halle this summer. Medvedev frustrated again, his coach has to serve again. The number 4 in the world yells at him in front of all the spectators – he then leaves the stands.
Now the freak at the tournament in Metz, which takes place in the shadow of the Laver Cup in London. There will be a spectacular reunion tonight (9.30 p.m. / Eurosport). Roger Federer joins Rafael Nadal in doubles in the final game of his career.
The Swiss: “I hope to be good out there and of course I want to enjoy it, but it will certainly be tough.” And: “I’m not sure if I can handle it. I’ve often been nervous before big matches, but it feels completely different.”
And Nadal: “After all the great things we shared together on and off the pitch, being part of this historic moment is something unforgettable for me.”
Nadal continues: “I hope we can reach a decent level together and maybe win the game.”
