Daniil Medvedev turned off tennis by Australian crowd | Australian Open 2022

Daniil Medvedev speaks with the media after a tough loss to Rafael Nadal in the 2022 Australian Open Final. READ: 9Soci.al/3G7850... | Subscribe: 9Soci.al/c66350...
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[@rickd438]

He’s just telling us that he’s human, and the support of the crowd means a lot to him.

[@bibek6713]

@Tanja R. Yeah but you cannot blame the crowds can you? Rafa was also not liked at the beginning He was treated as a villain with roger being the hero He never complained,did he? He turned their hate to love Now he has the same fan following as roger You have to earn it

[@luisdeleon9819]

He hasn't watched The Gladiator.

[@anandparmeswaran6681]

Crowd has to learn not the players if you cannot control your emotions between points and serve no need to go to see matches. Strict action needs to be taken against these type of Mentality people. Show your emotions at your home not at the ground.

[@215Natalia]

@@luisdeleon9819 he did, I am sure, but he is not a slave and the crowd is supposed to be appreciative to the art of the game and to be fare to the both sportsmen, but I guess it is too much to ask from the people who think they are watching the gladiator's game. Very low level.

[@mv0921_]

They won't support a Russian ahahah . Novak is still number 1

[@perosa99]

I remember Daniil Medvedev playing the US Open. Being constantly booed, a crowd of thousands against him. He challenged a call and the booing got ridiculous. After every play he won the crowd antagonized him. At some point he called the crowd to do more noise, like if all that booing was turning into cheers inside his heart. He went to win that game and he won me over. I am a big fan and I will cheer for him and hope he finds that boy inside of him again.

[@annawarner1014]

This is a result of anti-russian propaganda in the western media. The same with Novak Djokovic. Shame on so called "fans".

[@AquarianAngel]

💯

[@Jeremy-f3s]

He wasn't being booed they were shouting suuu, some soccer gimmick relating to Ronaldo but it was distracting.

[@DavidSchilter]

As an Australian, I'm embarrassed for the way the crowd treated Daniil. Like many others, I'm not his biggest fan, but I still respect him. Plus, he's honest and outspoken in his interviews and doesn't mind discussing these unhappy subjects.

[@jviyfg1210]

Likewise. Really rude. He is a great player and gentleman. Sorry about the rude crowd.

[@glenncurley680]

I'm Canadian and a tennis player as well, that was disgusting, cheering for a 1st serve fault?

[@bobdown5520]

All started with Kryiogos game

[@babajaga158]

Lol , I think there are far worst things you could be embarrassed by to be Aussie then Sports crowds, bit each to their own I guess

[@cantrait7311]

@@glenncurley680 I’ve been to Canadian tennis tournament and Canadians can be real aholes

[@echoo4a917]

I really appreciate the fact that the journalists listened to him and asked respectful and interesting questions without pushing him to talk more about things he didn't want to. You can really tell that he was sad and disappointed, his eyes were fulled with tears. Makes me sad that he doesn't get the appreciation he deserves. He is a great guy and an amazing athlete. I'm with you Daniil, best of luck for the future ❤

[@nikis1254]

@Jesus is LORD zZzz

[@iamthebroker]

Yep except he got boo’d for his bad behaviour. Accept it, apologise for the bad behaviour and maybe next time he’ll have the crowds support.

[@joefilter2923]

Both he and the joker are ill-behaved.

[@stella.d.c.]

@@joefilter2923 What western country are you from? And my guess is you are Fedel fan.

[@howdareyou41]

yeah unlike they did with Naomi

[@thomasschroeter302]

This is heartbreaking and sad. You can think of Russia what you want but this dude is nothing more than someone who is really good at what he does. Supporting one tennis player does not mean that you have to hate the opponent. Daniil you are a fantastic player, a genuine person and I really hope that you don't let these people get to you as much.

[@kevk20]

Well said - I like this guy. He clearly has a big future ahead of him. Understandably the emotions will be running high. He’ll get over it.

[@newikov]

What he said is exactly what every Russian is experiencing when abroad

[@CL-gd3ig]

Yeah it’s not due to the fact that he abuses umpires, ball kids and everyone else and then sooks when the crowd prefers the Australian or a genuine legend in Nadal. He’s an absolute sook

[@patmegroin5512]

so sad how sports are becoming more and more politicized, i wont be watching anymore

[@patmegroin5512]

@@CL-gd3ig lol so he has all the media and brainwashed fans against him, umpires didnt let him go to the toilet one match while nadal takes a 20mkinute toilet break, it all politics, tennis is rigged

[@charbelh.boutros4971]

His story, in short: not going to play for the crowds anymore. Totally understandable. The Aussie crowd has been disrespectful, classless, and undeserving to witness such greatness like today's. Keep it up Daniil, focus on your tennis and keep aiming for the grand slams. Nadal fan here. Cheers from Canada.

[@davebechek9483]

They should take the major away from Australia

[@AcmeRocket]

They gave Danil what he asked for.

[@ChrisTheKing172]

@@davebechek9483 whether this match was in New York, Paris, London or Timbuktu, people were there to witness history by one of the most beloved players ever...and the crowds in any city would have been 90 percent in favor of Rafa....just ask Novak how much he has had to endure all over the world when going up against Federer or Rafa...it just is what it is....life isn't fair

[@YehShano]

@@davebechek9483 mate there's only a few in the crowd carrying on, US open they do this 10 times worse...The crowd's allowed to have their favourite, bringing up Race is ridiculous if you think back to the support other Russian players had in the past...Safin and Kournikova

[@alexluke_again]

if china did what Australia did they would move the tournament somewhere else

[@ArielChelsau]

All the respect to Medvedev. To be that good against a disrespectful and hooligan crowd makes him so much more valuable. You had way more many fans in front of the TV.

[@bbsoni4814]

this Australian crowd is garbage

[@SOS-fy6qi]

Have you been to the US Open?? It's just show-business.

[@Marina-gd6rq]

@bigray1999 very “tennis related comment . Better to stay silent sometimes 👍

[@anamaria90asd]

@bigray1999 This is sport NOT politics! And it should stay that way!!!

[@freelanceanis]

Yes!

[@HanhNguyen-gb7nk]

I have been a huge Nadal's fan and still am but I was actually cheering for both players as they were both playing incredibly well to produce such a great championship match. I was appalled at how rude and disrespectful some of the audience were at the final match. They do not deserve you Daniil. You are brilliant and I can’t wait to watch you in the years to come.

[@kaypee4704]

How can Nadal claim champion when the number One player, was not allow to play... it was not a fair tournament. Now I despise Nadal.....

[@colossianschapter3verse176]

@@kaypee4704 why would you despise nadal. he wasnt the one you didn't allow novak to play. the goverment was responsible for that

[@Brandespada]

@@colossianschapter3verse176Yes, but Nadal said that Djokovic was responsible in part for his deportation because he chose not to be vaccinated. At that moment Nadal lost me forever and I started despising him.

[@ronaldpoon5185]

'The kid stopped dreaming. The kid is going to play for himself.' MY HEART 😭💔 4:36

[@andrewtrejo6543]

Felt that too.

[@raoulhery]

Shame on that crowd.

[@TheBoris777777]

From now on Daniil has many more supporters, he is the one to follow inside and outside the tennis court.

[@ptholome]

I suppose he feels he is going to be one of the great tennis players from now on. He knows hw must work harder and this match is going to show him how to bw much better.

[@davidsalinero9418]

He had the crowd Rafa "enjoys" every year at RG . 13 wins. Welcome to real life daniil.

[@GeorgeT370]

This guy deserves a lot more respect and support than he actually gets...

[@moirapatience8781]

People should cheer for their choice. Not against the other player. Don't give up Daniel. You are way to gifted.

[@1943eduardorodriguez]

Ich glaube nicht, he's known to have said that, himself, Zverev, and Shopalov are the ones that matter

[@bpraise517]

Medvedev sucks beat by a 90 year old Nadal up 2-0 sets.

[@babajaga158]

@@bpraise517 jealous much??

[@pbonacina69]

If you want respect you must earn it.

[@hoops8534]

Embarrassed to be Australian watching that crowd during this tournament. Even my sons 10 and 12 felt the same. The kept asking why they were booing so much? Absolutely zero respect. I hope you don’t stop dreaming big Medvedev. Congratulations on an epic journey so far 👏

[@jw-vx8im]

Booing is poor behaviour having a bit of a crack is ok if done in the right spirit. I urge Medvedev to use the power of negative motivation to overcome the challenge

[@pewdsthrowaway1303]

The crowd was saying “siuuu”, which is a soccer celebration

[@emilymarsden7449]

I agree that there should be no cheering for double faults etc however, Medvedev didn't show much respect to the umpire in the previous match when he screamed at him or the crowd when he was fined for making an obscene gesture towards them. Both sides could improve.

[@mohammedalim7958]

It's OK to be rude to the umpire is it? He has been trolling the crowd for the last two weeks and then wonders why they didn't support him.

[@billycawood5662]

@@jw-vx8im your soft

[@Geralt0Rivia]

I was there. I don't know why some people around me treated him like that, but I could not stop them. I like this guy, he is honest and humble.

[@aprilxu]

Incredible man! There aren’t that many people can be so authentic and genuine. He is a great player and is willing to be vulnerable in front of press. Hats off to you!

[@alicorl.7230]

I hope he watched his interview and read the comments. I wanted Nadal to win this match, but as the crowd went all crazy and started to get get unfair, I felt really sorry for him. And he is right about the crowd cheering against specific nationalities. As a refugee I can understand his frustration about the crowd, when people don't like you for your heritage. But I hope the kid in him starts dreaming again because he achieved amazing skills and will demolish his opponents in the future, I am sure. Let the kid dream Daniil

[@joxepojoxepin2752]

@@alicorl.7230 I don't like the crowds behavior today but i don't think it has nothing to do with nationality, it's personality what counts the most. If the kid grew up privileged and with a narcissistic mentality and thinks the world has to worship him for whatever reason i really think the kid should seek a professional psychologist to help him mature and deal with his insecurities, i really hope he does because he's a great tennis player.

[@alicorl.7230]

@@joxepojoxepin2752 he doesn't sound like that, he sounds more like a honest person. The fact that he can't control his emotions on court, for example towards the crowd and referee, shows me that he is honest and shows what he feels.

[@joxepojoxepin2752]

@@alicorl.7230 So he, as a professional does not have to control his mouth in the court but the spectators, whom are the ones that provide his millionaire salary, cannot express themselves in between points in the match?.

[@joxepojoxepin2752]

@@alicorl.7230 He's very honest, i give you that.

[@123uzuz]

As an Australian I respect this guy and I was embarrassed by the audience. Keep playing mate.

[@justsaying8753]

Honestly, I get that he is hurting but blaming the fans is just low. Ask Nadal how many times in his career the crowd was against him... he was not always the favorite one. Also, ask Novak since he does not come from a mainstream tennis country. (Novak has won 20 grand slams). I am sorry but Medvedev does not show champion mentality. Medvedev won a match against Felix Auger Aliassime as a fantastic come back in AUSTRALIAN SOIL. Auger has a Canadian nationality! Canada even speaks the same language as Australia. Come one... Medvedev just has to toughen up. He sounds veeery immature... just saying

[@phillipclark789]

@@justsaying8753 he still has every right to feel hurt. The crowd was cheering for Rafa and has been for years. Unless it's against Federer Rafa is always the one the crowd cheers for. And what? Danil needs to toughen up? Huh? He is one of the strongest willed players I've ever seen. It's true that professional athletes have to be strong mentally but the crowd was against him and he still played amazingly. He is human, he is allowed to be frustrated, especially when he has a reason.

[@rishitpanwar1729]

@@justsaying8753 Its the Ao Final U Are 2 Sets Up And U hve never won Australian Open then the crowd starts booing on u cmon.

[@HULKHOGAN1]

@@justsaying8753 the crowd was rubbish the entire tournament. There’s no one to blame but the crowd.

[@quinn_323]

Looks like Aussies don’t really Russia. The audience should give him some respect although I was also hoping Rafa to win the title.

[@arnavbharguava2984]

Really sad to hear him say that he would rather play in Moscow than grand slams. The crowd was horrible, even if they wanted Nadal to win, this isn't the way to treat an incredible player like Medvedev. He's human, openly asserting his feelings about the crowd (which he has done throughout the tournament) which you can't expect anyone to keep quiet about.

[@olgastrydom9837]

Totally with you Guava. I was so upset to see how little appreciation there was when he played so well. It is a crying shame!!!!!

[@Jeremy-f3s]

He was playing Nick Kyrgios when the shouting started.

[@timothyw3662]

Noooo Daniil...KEEP DREAMING BIG!! You have fans behind you...even here in the US! You're my favorite player! Just look at the comments here. Everyone respects you. Once you start winning more tournaments more people across the globe will appreciate you! Remember that nobody was rooting for the big three the first time they went against someone more known by the public. You will easily win 5-10 grand slams if you stay focused and keep dreaming. DON'T GIVE UP!!!

[@YAe71]

but he's right when he says that nationality plays a big role in showing sympathy...I think that political events influence the attitude towards athletes, especially in tennis, where the public, I think, is more conservative.

[@ntungalabe]

Novak till this day often plays against the crowd and takes crowd-hate as his motivation

[@stuartleigh9326]

He faces the same challenges as Djokovic has his entire career. Eastern European’s rarely get the majority of crowds in their side no matter what their personalities. This dude is a genuine nice guy

[@lightcyy]

And media as well!

[@MrAgbxl]

It helps if you don't lie on your passenger entry form

[@nikos-giorgos]

Not so nice on court though.

[@JeffBourke]

Well it doesn’t help when you claim the crown is Low IQ and No Brain. There is that.

[@noabes5261]

he’s not nice at all, he disrespected australia’s golden girl in front of the crowd multiple times and then got mad when they didn’t like him

[@chewey3rd]

Disrespectful Fans can never take away the incredible tennis talent from Daniil. Let the kid keep the dream alive!

[@aftp6646]

With time the crowd can turn. Nadal used to be treated badly at Roland Garros for many years. Now he is older they treat him with respect finally.

[@aftp6646]

@Eletro Arena Medvedev is a great guy. And he is clearly very intelligent. But he should treat some opponents and umpires with the same respect which he wants himself. I'm sure in the coming years he will get more crowd support.

[@my8osprive]

what talent man? Except for setting up a excellent wall on the baseline and having a strong 1st serve, he is mediocre on the rest. Rarely changes his ground-stroke, almost no slices, no dropshots, no netplay, nada. If you remove his 1st serve he would barely make top-50 players. Also he provokes the audience... He constantly complains to the umpire about something. Today it was about the ball girls...

[@Карина-п7ч5й]

@@my8osprive them dropshots, slices and net playing is boring af, and these people with cheap bear deserve no respect whatsoever from a great tennis player, best of next gen whether u like it or not, Cressy ran to the net 135 times and nobody needs it

[@jelly-baby]

@@Карина-п7ч5й ha, you're describing the type of tennis I like. Long ground strokes or 30 aces for me make a very dull match, one of the main reasons that I don't enjoy womens tennis 🎾

[@Hhhghjguj]

The kid in you that got hurt today is alive in all of us, that cheered for you. Your sincerity and purity are cherished and much needed in tennis, so keep coming back fighting, Champ!

[@rushikeshkalkar5162]

This kid will win more and more titles..for sure. You are a Legend..All love and support from India🇮🇳❤ Tennis Needs you..🙇‍♂️

[@LongHornTexas]

He is phenomenal in his loss. Never tried to take anything away from Nadal. He says he played his absolute best, but still Rafa was a notch up. Even the Big 3 were not this gracious during their tough losses. Heart goes out to Daniil. You will win more slams. From a Rafa fan.

[@javiergarciaahmad2354]

“huge respect for beating me because I tried my best” this seemed beautiful to me

[@douglasamorim9382]

daniil knows what novak has gone through his whole career. To see how it can bother the players and to know that novak won 20 grand slams having 90% of the crowd against him it's astonishing

[@goranbandic9387]

Hellyeah

[@fungus_am0nguz644]

Wait Nole has the crowd against him?? Where? When??

[@aviralsharma2940]

@@fungus_am0nguz644 yeah I'm new into tennis and I too wanna know tag me

[@tanmaywadhwa211]

@@fungus_am0nguz644 literally almost everywhere

[@stefantijanic9263]

Exactly this.

[@Dico6]

This was such a refreshing and engaging interview, such a change from the robotic pressers we are so used to hearing. What a horrible inditement on the Australia crowd. Our country is in such bad shape right now and so many previously loving, normal and kind people have gone quite mad. I hope you find that little boy inside of you again. The crowd stole him from you but one day you may find they will give him back.

[@БОРИСБЕККЕР-к6х]

And we're gonna keep it that way!

[@ashsqx3246]

They don't need to give anything back. Snatch it back yourself. Fk the crowd. Usurp your power.

[@POLITICALYCORRECTify]

As an Australian I was appalled with the crowd. We used to be better people than that. Used to..,.......

[@POLITICALYCORRECTify]

@Watch: "Europa: the last battle" | For our sake. Well said. That's why I wasn't there. Not that I could stand watching Nadal play and drag on every point so bad and constantly get away with it.

[@БОРИСБЕККЕР-к6х]

@@POLITICALYCORRECTify Ha! Luckily you are in the absolute minority. The Great Australia simply gave that snotty Яussian twerp the treatment that he deserved. He has to learn how to behave in a civilized society. So the Australian People taught him a good lesson. And Rafael Nadal smashed him good too. That Яussian career is over!

[@darklordsagar]

Don't let others decide what you'll be Daniil..that was an amazing match, the big 3 are always adored, but you've turned more than many tennis fans to your side today, just because they weren't in that stadium doesn't mean you should stop dreaming, you were amazing !!

[@fazzykhan273]

Don't say big 3 are adored Say frauderer and claydal are adored 🤔

[@axelfoley7696]

Yes, but life is not over after 30 or 40 . I am also a big fan, but medvedev and his generation can play up to 45 years --- who knows

[@theresonlyone8881]

@@fazzykhan273 Convenient of you to miss out Novax Djocovid

[@attila-man]

@@theresonlyone8881 it's true though, only Fedal is adored

[@dimsoneill]

Talk less and play better. Oh snd don’t act like an arsehole to home crowds, especially Aussie ones. You will always come off second best.

[@waynelivera8333]

I'm not a fan but I respect and feel for him. The crowd have been extremely disrespectful. Tennis players are used to been given a certain amount of respect for their talent and execution regardless of who you are supporting, the sport has class. I don't think we offered the appropriate respect or acted with enough class this tournament but unfortunately it probably accurately reflects our culture these days for the world to see.

[@KirtiDhingra]

If you look at his behavior it's not something that helps him. He shouted at the umpire several times during the tournament, scolded the ball boys etc. The crowd observes this. He can't control the crowd so he shouldn't blame them

[@TheChodex]

@@KirtiDhingra Easy to say that to a guy that has entire stadium booing at him for 5 hours without stop. Fedal always have crowd cheering for them so it's easy for them to be polite, but Novak and Medvedev always have to deal with horrible crowd clapping at their every mistake...

[@ondrejsoroka8170]

extremely disrespectful? Crowd was trash cheering for unforced error? If we continue naming awfully shitty crowd as extremely disrespectful we will never move on.

[@bertkauwenberghs3174]

Don't forget that the Russians are on the European border on the edge of invading Europe/Ukraine. It doesn't justify the crowds bad attitude but it might put things in perspective for disappointed fans of him. He is amazing. Rafa had big words for him and the rest of the tennis players respect him.

[@waynelivera8333]

@@KirtiDhingra Personally, I don't really like him, he comes across entitled and a bit bratty at times BUT he is humble and respectful for the most part and his bitter behavior directly reflects the frustration he feels not being able to get the average level of appreciation expected from Tennis fans. Australians just wanted him to lose and it showed, clearly.

[@v_vivasvat]

This is heartbreaking. This is just heartbreaking to see the world lose a player like Medvedev on the inside.

[@northernreflections4653]

Very thoughtful way of expressing his dismay.

[@SSR3010]

High time a Slam should be moved or introduced in a place other than western countries. Novak and Daniil has countless fans but they’re majorly in non western countries like East Asia, Latin America, India, Middle East, South East Asia, Russia etc. In Shanghai masters event or even in Dubai crowd equally support Novak against any other players but these guys can not fill stadiums in GS events. So a slam in any of the cities like Dubai, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore or even Moscow would be welcomed.

[@nataljao1436]

BITTERLY disappointed with the unworthy AO crowd. It is beyond rude how they behaved throughout the tournament. Australian Open should lose its grand slam, what a f ckd up shtshow

[@pierovittori1076]

But thru the burning disappontment suffered today I gues Danil found a bit more of his real Self. So what the world has lost is very little loss in comparison of what Danil won.

[@markjamie4002]

Well, in fairness, telling the crowd that they were "low IQ" was never going to endear himself to them...

[@deborahkent-clark9289]

Oh my goodness Daniil, just made me cry. He is an awesome player and it is tough seeing him be so down from not winning this one. He is at the TOP of professional tennis. And he seems to be such a great person. Nadal was going for 21 and of course everyone in the stands wanted to be able to say they were there when Nadal did it so they were rooting for Nadal. Daniil is in the next wave of players who can and will have many many wins!

[@FIRSTWORLDSTATUSBY]

are you making excuses for this disgusting crowd behavior? - i have no problem the crowd supporting nadal, none at all, but to BOO the other player ?... that is as low class as anyone can get - I am so ashamed for these aussies and i always wanted to visit there - but not again.... nothing will change that....

[@deborahkent-clark9289]

@@FIRSTWORLDSTATUSBY Not at all! It WAS disgusting. But human nature is everyone wants to be on the side of the winner. Booing Medvedev -- who is one of my favorite players -- was low class for sure. It seems to be how Aussies are...

[@davidm4677]

Typical Spanish behaviour not Australian.Although it wasn’t that bad you need to not care what crowd thinks.Not everyone will always root for you all the time he needs tougher up!

[@deborahkent-clark9289]

@@davidm4677 Agree whole heartedly! I was surprised by his behavior and attitude.

[@Focus01411]

Wow...........not the type of guy I expected to wear his heart on his sleeve like this. You are a better person than the moments of negativity you received from the crowd and deserved better. Also, playing a living legend like Rafa was tough gig for anyone to face. Respect Daniil and I hope u do play here and around the world for many more years. From a new Aussie fan.

[@jnzrjr3519]

He just needs to wait. You can’t expect to receive support when playing against Rafa or Roger. I understand how frustrated he was… Also ppl that celebrate double faults are totally wrong, shame on them, but as a top player you need to focus on your own game. Sometimes Daniil start to taunt the crowd,. He is a funny guy and so talented, when Rafa and Roger retire, Daniil is gonna be the fan favorite (Djocovid is an as$)

[@cezarmagicchess2679]

@@jnzrjr3519 Djocovid lmao!

[@mariebroussard7357]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ViaticalTree]

But he has a history of wearing his heart on his sleeve when it comes to crowd reactions.

[@Focus01411]

@@ViaticalTree True but I have never heard/seen him share a story like the story of the 'little boy'.....a story that is so revealing about his emotions and thinking about the future.

[@danmiranda888]

This interview is the most heartbreaking one I've seen in a while.

[@fredabonsu9293]

So emotional for me really

[@balaachbrohi6724]

Love this guy. He's humble, respectful and genuine. Was a pleasure to watch him play. I hope he doesn't stop dreaming. He's the future World No 1

[@ccmda]

He is anything but respectful.

[@tylerpedersen9836]

Agreed. The most likable player on tour (along with Thiem). Honest and heartfelt every time.

[@boutatak3anl30]

@@ccmda You're anything but observant or intelligent

[@source2950]

Really??

[@TheSinans]

Is he humble 🤣🤣🤣 very funny. I think he is a bad copy of novak

[@chrisendrey5481]

As an Australian watching this game I was embarrassed. Daniil showed so much passion as himself through the tournament and I love that - I’m a huge Kyrgios fan for this reason. Sometimes it was over the line for Daniil, but he was always honest and thoughtful in acknowledging this talks gracefully about how it doesn’t serve him. That the crowd would cheer his double faults and boo his expressions of self reflects very poorly on us and I hope in short time it’s forgotten and doesn’t take anything away from what should continue to be a great champion of the sport.

[@NavNeram]

Heartbreaking. He was alone on the court. The crowds bullied him…Nobody helped him. It was painful to watch. Keep strong Meddy

[@justsaying8753]

come on... he is a professional player. Mental fortitude is a required skill of the job. It's part of the job when you are a top 10 player. The problem is not the fans but rather his mental strength.

[@KS-vk6xe]

Totally agree with your comments, Medvedev is such a humble young man. I am a Nadal fun, however I was really appalled by Australian behaviour towards Medvedev. Let’s cheer for him more.

[@MisaAcim]

Same with Novak

[@thekopitski9718]

This is what its like for Novak on every GS. Remember Wimbledon 2019 final match?

[@MrBolaextra]

Now he knows how Djokovic has felt in all his finals against Nadal, Federer, Murray, etc.

[@maneeshwarred]

Heart breaking to hear from someone like Medvedev who doesn't show any emotions even after winning a grandslam. The Australian crowd are a disgrace. Started to boo him just after hearing his name.

[@jugular911]

He didn't win, he lost.

[@maneeshwarred]

@@jugular911 he lost two slam finals before this. He didn't shown any emotion then either

[@traderr784]

Well, let's look at this because crowds are reactionary! So what did Medeved do for the crowd to show their dislike? Throughout the whole tournament when things started to go against him he lost his temper. What did he do when he lost his temper? He yelled and cursed at match officials ..... Perhaps Medved needs to be respectful to earn respect

[@jugular911]

@@traderr784 Look at me, I am talking to you!!!

[@imivan05]

He puts his heart on court but after that he acknowledges his opponent. that’s true sportsmanship

[@RTCRulez]

As an Australian, I’d like to apologise on behalf of the the crowd this AO final. It was truly disrespectful and almost unbelievable how the crowd was treating you during the match. You and Rafa played like the champions you are and you were definitely fighting an uphill battle on the fifth set. I hope you continue to provide us with more epic showdowns and do what needs to be done to continue to be one of the best players in the world. Best of luck! 🏆🇦🇺

[@aussiegirl7145]

I feel he needs to be more humble then he will receive the support of the crowd. Oh a smile after all he is playing for millions per game.

[@regularity2556]

@@aussiegirl7145 You don't need to smile or do anything to be worthy of basic human decency. The crowd was disgusting.

[@DeepikaAditya]

Aussies are known bullies when it comes to sports. Famously the Cricket team.

[@lokalnivodic1527]

🔥🇦🇺🦘🐨

[@funnyworld2436]

@@aussiegirl7145 russian wont smile simply.More info just google

[@guidoch7]

this was one of the best press conferences ive ever seen, he answered only the true and was very clear with how he felt, the crowd was disgusting in the final, and he always suffers this disrespectfulness. From the new generation hes the most complete player and will clearly be number one and will win a lot of slams, go daniil. a new fan from argentina

[@WolfIsco]

what have they done to him? They wre cheering for their favorite player and thats Nadal. If they were rude at him, please let me know how. I only saw Nadal fans cheering for Nadal and Medvedev angry, because crowd gave Nadal power to win.

[@PaunePaanch]

@@WolfIsco so all the persistent booing even during the presentation towards the end was what friendly banter from the crowd? I’m a Rafa fan, desperately wanted him to make the record but I too couldn’t help feel sorry for Daniil with the way the place turned on him. The crowd there let themselves down big time.

[@halflink]

@@WolfIsco They were shouting when Daniil was serving, applauding his faults and double faults (all of which are considered to be extremely rude behaviour in tennis etiquette). They were not applauding when he was making stunning shots (also considered rude).

[@kuracodovce7514]

@@WolfIsco were you deaf during the game? That's the only explanation for not understanding what Medvedev is talking about during the interview. The crowd was disgusting.

[@MrAlexg1101]

Medvedev treated the officials and ball kids with disrespect, he also antagonised the crowd back. He reaps what he sows.

[@demcduff]

You’ve earned many more fans after this interview, Daniil. You ARE a champion and many of us today saw how hard you fought. Keep it going!

[@HokusPokusAlexFokus]

That’s what Djokovic is feeling since he started pro. Fighting against the crowd and the opponent. People just hate because he is a serb, the world is completely broke. Fact.

[@alberrtsu1549]

You gotta applaud this guy for his resilience. He still managed to break back 5-4 down when Rafa was serving for the championship. He also came back from that epic tie break in the second set. It is a shame how the media focuses too much on his reaction/ body language to the crowd instead of his match.

[@ryangreen45]

I felt like he could have won in straight sets if he didn't get distracted by the crowd in the 3rd set

[@Bryan-bc4us]

Here we go with the “could of, would of” the guy loss, bad luck not good enough mentally.

[@black_nebula]

Australian media this year is just trash.. With Djokovic, fans wearing Peng Shuai shirts and then the crowd behavior overall…

[@JEBEDIAH8D]

Medvedev did himself no favours you can't expect people to respect you when you insult the umpires or the people who paid to watch you. He played the villain you don't get to complain about being hated for it.

[@zachlee7945]

his own fault for muttering whilst being praised by the crowd and the chair of tennis australia

[@jdoe5873]

I'm from Australia and he's 100% correct. We have awful crowd down here - in ANY sport.

[@francoislana8014]

Your people has a very very bad reputation worldwide, in any side of it. Sorry for u guys, up to u for a change but I think there is not much to do to save your souls. Good luck

[@jdoe5873]

@@francoislana8014 Not my people lol. I’m not Australian. I just live in Australia. After going to a game once and getting turned off myself I never went again.

[@joycedixon1672]

Honest, intelligent lovely guy. He will do well in the future. Deep thinking and very generous in defeat. Love him. Keep going Daniil.

[@hanadvify]

I'm not Russian but I support you Daniil. That crowd was rough and you deserve better.

[@marinaspicer2524]

Thank you for the point to not bringing politics to tennis as many are doing here

[@Jack-fo2pc]

Wasnt even that bad, they were cheering for Rafa, so what? They love him, they weren't disrespectful, they just wanted their guy to win

[@laverite6427]

@@Jack-fo2pc What Medvedev is saying It's true I was there. The Spanish as always and also many Australians turned the stage as if it were a wrestling ring or a real jungle. Unfortunately the ignorant fans confuse politics with sports. The culprits of this are the unethical and biased media that go around beating the drums of war against Russia.

[@messiskills1264]

Thats why they are fans they are bound to do that and med has to deal with it Nadal fed novak has earned those fans and med has to earn also no disregard to med he is the next big thing

[@olympiad013]

@@laverite6427 This has nothing to do with nationality and politics, These are just excuses, he earned, maybe not deserved, the hate by being disrespectful to the crowd and umpires. As @Messi Skills said, you have to earn the fans like Rafa and Federer have been doing for so many years, they aren't gonna jump ship because he is a new and upcoming player. Hopefully he steps back and rethinks his situation and comes out a better player cause I would like to see him go far

[@najibottos9091]

You’ve got yourself a fan here, Daniil! Never give up on your dream, no matter what. You are an amazing player and I’d love to see you back here again soon.

[@mrtwis7]

To be honest, I was cheering for Nadal this AO 2022,but I think medvedev’s whole attitude from start to finish was amazing! He kept a nice attitude towards Nadal throughout the presentation at the end& I was really impressed! And yes the crowd was totally unfair & plain wrong!!

[@michelgerber2038]

I'm a Rafa fan ever since he turned pro, but huge respect for Daniil! What a honest and humbled guy he is!

[@TiwaDidThat]

Um did you see how he spoke to the umpire yesterday???

[@michelgerber2038]

@@TiwaDidThat if you are referring to the Tsitsipas game, then yes. But in that case I support Daniil 100%.

[@rodrigoagustinsuarezmamani2113]

Hahwhahsgahag

[@carokat1111]

As an Australian, I've been so disappointed in the rude crowds.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Absolutely. Me too. Medvedev is right.A large part of the crowd crossed the line.

[@EchoBravo370]

It is kinda weird because Aussie cricket and football crowds are generally pretty congenial. It is something about tennis. It is so personal because they are single people not teams.

[@Swanmaster123]

@@EchoBravo370 yeah but think about fighting sports like MMA or boxing. Those athletes don't let the fans get into their heads. It's a difference in mindset. Fighters are tough-willed whereas tennis players are soft.

[@jw-vx8im]

@@beccabout44 yr right all become sheep, no leadership, support for vested interest with little facts and no resilience

[@__eee__]

It's a celebrity contest for them. I am a big Nadal supporter but the public seemed very entitled and rude.

[@paolocardinali3951]

I'm ashamed to be Australian... the crowd at the Open this year was behaving like Kyrgios acts on the court... disgusting! Congrats to Nadal for an epic win, and to Medvedev to be a genuine champion in the making

[@hansneggs]

Pent up Melbourne . all the lockdowns...

[@dbo4506]

Ashamed….? You can denounce the crowd if you wish without bringing the entire country into it. How immensely disrespectful to a country that has given you a home.

[@enriquevilches5686]

Ashamed to be Australian get over it

[@lingolarker9318]

I never thought I’d read those words (‘ashamed to be Australian’)😄. Sadly I’ve read ‘ashamed to be British/English’ on quite a few occasions😏🙄

[@warrenisaac5634]

They acted like rabid animals

[@genevievedobson6351]

This interview has changed my view on Medvedev, I'm sorry the crowd was so rude and disrespectful, no one deserves that and I hope those people learn how to be decent human beings and not hooligans. I am ashamed they acted like that. I hope he wins more Slams 🥰

[@susanchace4912]

Memo to all tennis players.....................stay out of Australia.

[@andrejkt2631]

They seem very motivated to make sure Nadal wins

[@joefilter2923]

Poor Danny it’s always someone else’s fault

[@triveni4357]

He clearly is hurt. I hope he continues to play his best for the next 5-10 years.👍🏼 Best wishes, Daniil!

[@jasmineharris5318]

Yes well said..❤

[@pgarciaAP]

Didn’t seem so hurt when he said his opponent was “the luckiest man in the world” trying to get in his head. If you can dish it out, you should be able to take it.

[@triveni4357]

@@pgarciaAP from all the comments that you've given on this channel so far, I can clearly sense that you don't want to mean any good for him. But yea freedom of speech! So I won't say anything at all.

[@rogerramjet7246]

As an Australian I was surprised at the behaviour of our spectators this tournament. One incident in the semi final from one idiot was a disgrace . Show some respect and regard for game and the professionals that allow us to be entertained by them

[@Lupi33z]

As an Australian I was not surprised one bit. Its a reflection of the boorish, myopic and segregationist culture we have here. A hatemongering and warmongering mainstream media played its part.

[@CFCMAMO1]

@@Lupi33z exactly. not surprised at all.

[@wattlebough]

@@Lupi33z Not surprised, but that’s not the reason. It’s just the way Gen Z/ Millennials have been raised with an arrogance and the belief they can do what they want without thinking about the consequences. Notice the age of these kids? It’s poor parenting and empty pop culture coming home to roost. This is just the beginning. Wait another 20 years and watch the culture shift further in to the sh!t. Country is going to fall apart completely.

[@hoops8534]

@@Lupi33z Exactly. It made me cringe.

[@rogerramjet7246]

@@wattlebough I have to agree with your comment regarding that generation . I only mentioned the other day the lack of respect and regard some youth of today have for our seniors . Respect and social awareness just does not exist as it once did . I doubt many would even be aware of the sacrifices made last century to afford them the life they have today .

[@thejrodshow7679]

Gotta respect this guy for opening up like this. I will cheer for him no doubt he is not only world class but seems to be a good dude.

[@Abhishek26345]

What a guy 🙌🏻 Amazing performer 👍🏻 was cheering for you when you were playing semis and then finals and will still cheer for you. You have my support ❤️

[@notsohandytim5090]

I mean, it was amazing to watch how this played out. Spectacular even. But I so much respect and appreciate how Daniil never backed down right to the last point.

[@dash2441]

Daniil Medvedev is the face of Tennis for me. This interview will go down in history for those who get it. The man deserves much more respect than he receives and it's sad that he feels no one was rooting for him there.

[@johneller5856]

You only get respect if you give respect. He got what he deserved. Glad he's gone and hope he does not return. Sore loser.

[@collinskiprop6769]

i was rooting for him and after this interview, i have new-found love for this guy. future champ for sure.

[@duletisma4595]

@@johneller5856 he gave you placings in most finals last few years. And that is his first priority. If you here because you like sport, tennis at first place,what more could you ask from professional.

[@Alex-tj2tg]

@@johneller5856 amen brother

[@dropit7694]

@@johneller5856 Another dingbat fan that overlooks the faults of rafa and federer but has pinned a player immediately.

[@samliu9696]

so much respect for this man, playing against strong adversity and a tough crowd in the hostile, unforgiving environment of the Australian Open. Definitely didn't deserve all the hate from the disgusting crowd throughout the tournament because this man's work ethic and the way he communicates himself on and off-court. Phenomenal player, watched some pretty crazy tennis from him and how he dictates the court and ball placements in all of his matches, just super hungry to see what more he can bring to the table for the rest of his career. This man's future is only going to get brighter and the more hate he gets from shitty crowds, the more hungry he becomes for them points and triumphing over delusional people. Massive props to how well he respected the veteran all time great he played against tonight and how much he has matured into a more humble player, and he wasn't too negatively fussed about how he (medvedev) played tonight. Whilst with that confidence, he honoured the effort and fighting spirit of Nadal and how that was too much for him and how much more he needed to work in order to keep himself amongst these tennis giants still dominating in today's day and age. Really keen to see more from him :)

[@laverite6427]

What Medvedev is saying It's true I was there. The Spanish as always and also many Australians turned the stage as if it were a wrestling ring or a real jungle. Unfortunately the ignorants confuse politics with sports. The culprits of this are the unethical and biased media that go around beating the drums of war against Russia.

[@vikramchahal9676]

He is Amazing player 👏👏 and Very Humble Man 🙏🇺🇸

[@BlackGeine]

I live in Melbourne. many people are arrogant, passive aggressive, mean and toxic.

[@SOS-fy6qi]

Fans have the right to be critics, they pay his paycheck.

[@ser43_OLDC]

@@laverite6427 Spanish like always 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thelovelysophie]

Daniil, you have a lot more people who support and appreciate for your tennis and what you bring to tennis than the audience at the court. You are always humble, so valuable human element. I really like the way you perform at the court and the way you carry yourself. Understand your disappointment but don’t forget our love in front of TV. YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@eliasalkio]

Yea true but I didn't really like when he started shouting that the ballkids "cant even pass the balls" because he wanted exactly 2 at each side

[@jdb9388]

humble 🤣🤣

[@armchairguru1921]

A decent, honest, sincere human being!

[@joefilter2923]

Rafa has proven it over a long period.

[@khoonchan]

He just gain a super fan here. Pure and genuine. A heartbreaking interview. Hope people can see what a great and sincere, zero fake guy this is.

[@maimou]

He’s so fake lol

[@cizzorzsonandy9773]

@@maimou you're so cringe

[@maimou]

​@@cizzorzsonandy9773 He brought this on himself. He’s acted horribly in almost every slam. You can’t behave badly, attack the ppl in the crowds and call them “low IQ” and stupid, attack umpires, etc. and then make statements in a presser that he’s sad you because he had no support. Plus he was playing against Nadal. Who do you think they are gonna root for? Med is very good at manipulating the press and sm. He’s already fooled y’all.

[@ETERNALCYCLES]

Novak is the real champion you aussi npc sheeple.

[@mammofr6837]

@SHOWOFFSNIPER It seems to be a pattern of behaviour where he just goes bananas and then "apologises" later. Now I'm actually amused when players break their racquets, but this guy has a history of directing his anger at people. And one time he kicked a camera. It's not passion, it's just overreacting.

[@mariarivasss]

I'm a Nadal fan, and I'm incredibly happy and excited about his amazing victory today ❤️✨ BUT this breaks my heart. Medvedev is such a good player, and still pretty young with many things to come, it's so disappointed seeing an impolite crowd breaking his dream. He deserves better. I'M SO TIRED OF TOXIC PEOPLE, they are everywhere omg, it's okey if you support your favorite player, but that's it, u don't have to overshadow the others. Let people live please.

[@dbo4506]

That’s how crowds work. It happens in every sport. They were riding Rafa home. There’s nothing disrespectful about it. You, like him just have thin skins. You’re soft my friend. If the crowd cheering to loud is a problem… the crowd isn’t the problem. Your thin skin is the problem 👍 harden up

[@GenF91]

He really deserves better.

[@the_bottomfragger]

@@dbo4506 Of course the athlete needs to learn how to deal with it. At the end of the day though the best crowd is the one that loves THE SPORT. A true fan is in love with seeing greatness in front of his eyes, no matter who does it. Cheering like crazy for double faults is just dumb and shows they're not fans of the actual sport.

[@dr.7539]

@@dbo4506 cheering for your favourite is not disrespectful, but cheering when the other player hits a double fault for instance, is. As well as classless. Also, booing the opponent is childish. Both atletes worked hard and deserve respect.

[@bullionsean456]

@@dbo4506 I agree. I wonder what a crowd would be like in Daniil's hometown of Moscow?

[@petitejullie]

I remember watching the game and even though i was rooting for Rafa, i felt sorry for how the crowd booed him all the way long. It’s totally disrespectful and they showed how uneducated they are. After all it’s a tennis game to enjoy not to hate. Daniil played perfectly well and to a whole new level.congratulations to both tennis players! U gave us a good match to watch ❤️

[@videowatcher7777]

They showed some of them have a low IQ just like Daniil said before

[@expecttheunexpected8070]

Tennis community has been really really low.. Not talking about comments on yt where kids argue whether its rafa nole or fed (altho we can see that the younger gen is not going for better) but talking about adults and how they behave...this is the sport where xenophobia and nationalism (opposed to patriotism) is the most prominent and almost secretly allowed. It is absolutely used for spreading hate and the understanding of sportsmanship is almost nonexistent... Here we are talking about one of the biggest things in tennis world,AO where everyone should do their best. So not juet the players but the crowd too, right? What we see tho (from the crowd) is pure savages and philistinism. The crowd behaves as if the turner is held behind someones backyard..or those football games in some villages where the old fellas argue snd spit of judges.. It is simply pathetic and i can fully understand why the kid in him died...we killed him.

[@naomistein8900]

Agreed!

[@stevesavvas6870]

You wish you were rooting Rafa

[@mastermao8592]

Yes terribly rude crowd they even booed the two local guys who won the doubles that says it all

[@jjmah7]

He’s come a long way. From an immature boy to a very polished adult. Can’t wait to see what his future holds, he will no doubt be remembered as one of the best of his era!

[@Tonytony019]

did you miss the semi final match? hahaha not so polished...

[@jjmah7]

@@Tonytony019 haha true! everyone yells at the umps at some point though.

[@ronnienestor]

Polished adult??? Really?

[@jjmah7]

@@ronnienestor in comparison to how he used to be?? Absolutely.

[@ronnienestor]

@@jjmah7 That remains to be seen.

[@gracefisher3656]

Total respect. That boy will definitely lift many trophies in years to come.

[@bartcasey]

Daniil is my favorite player on tour. He's genuine and thoughtful and it really shows in his interviews. I did think that he was tougher mentally than he proved today. The crowd got under his skin and likely made the difference between him winning or losing the tournament. Let's hope the kid can bounce back and find the passion to become the #1 player in the world.

[@sabejreid2072]

Wake up fools - China and Russia will have us cheering them - while they steal our way of life, our freedom. Great go back to poverty stricken Russia. What a load of BS

[@watchinginawe]

I know Daniil is very sad here but there is something wonderful about how he has chosen to express himself. He is laying his soul wide open and also tackling a subject most are too afraid to. He is clearly a great guy and a credit to himself and his country. There is something very noble about him I think.

[@musicalala]

Well said. Tbh I watch tennis every now and then these days so I don't know all of the players as well as I used to. He was so gracious towards Nadal at the award ceremony in this tournament that it really impressed me. Often players will say nice things to their opponent but his sincerity struck me at the time to the extent that I was choked up. I could feel he meant his words. I'm a new fan of his. I was saying that to myself at the time as well. I was also thinking if he were an average guy that I would meet randomly,I would love to have a friend like him. His kindness really shines through.

[@globetrotter4961]

What would Novak do? He would have ignored the damn crowd, and won... watch Wimbledon final in 2019 and see how that racist crowd treated Novak... Screw the crowd, be the champion... they are just shouting, while you're actually accomplishing...

[@edwinpaul4301]

Can clearly see Daniil got affected with the crowd going against him ... It naturally makes us think how Novak coped with this for more than a decade ..

[@fazzykhan273]

Because 🐐 mindset

[@rahuldev7289]

Thing is Novak doesn’t get booed. Maybe he doesn’t get the same support. But he almost never gets booed

[@edwinpaul4301]

@@rahuldev7289 probably ur not watching tennis closely i guess ... Last year's AO do check ... US and OZ has been the worst place for him .... only in Paris it's better ... Ofc Wimbledon crowd do behave in a gentleman way but they don't prefer him to win either

[@pranav5788]

@@fazzykhan273 anti-vaxxer got booted out and hopefully never gets to play another GS

[@FS-dh4le]

@@rahuldev7289 watch 2015 US open final they were literally cheering when djokovic missed his first serve

[@prashantkumar-nt7yc]

Tears in his eyes is heartbreaking.. Australian crowd should be respectful for the players

[@mommyshortarms1]

It’s sad. We all got caught up in the Novak issue that we wanted Nadal to Win at all costs. Not considering the damage caused to the opponents

[@vincentvrai]

Typical bogans bro Prison colony once was , never changes..

[@df7205whip48]

@@vincentvrai Double vaccinated crowd

[@timtam2364]

@Vincent vrai truly disgusting call

[@chiefrussell545]

@@vincentvrai where are you from?

[@annemacleod1421]

Total respect to you, Daniil. Your tennis was next level … I was on the edge of my seat literally wondering who would triumph… it was an AO final that will be remembered.. and you will go on to win it yourself! You are more than capable. 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ

[@Christopher-dd1ph]

This dude talking to him as if he's reading it LMFAO!

[@natoskull2]

You seriously put a 'sheep' emoji in there? 😂🤣

[@mariannesouza8326]

@@Christopher-dd1ph This dude, Christopher, commenting on someone elese’s heartfelt, genuine sentiments, as if they would give a sh*t about what Christopher has to say. 😏

[@rishitpanwar1729]

@@natoskull2 He should have put GOAT🐐

[@yuyyyy421]

Даниил, просто знай: когда толпа делает "boo", мы сидим, нет, мы прыгаем перед телеками с криками: Молодец!!! мы болеем за тебя всей душой. Ты- воплощение всех нас. Ты сильный, честный и искренний. Не сдавайся!! Просто знай, что ты - наша гордость. Давно у нас не было таких эмоций от тенниса. И ты нам их подарил!

[@prathamraina4398]

spasibo

[@TheGoodShepherdsSheep]

Had to translate this but well said. 👍

[@aleksandardordevic6227]

Well said! Greetings from Serbia

[@TheRacerG]

I don't what this means, but I'm going to say this is an underrated comment.

[@farooqyousaf9516]

This presser broke my heart. He deserves better! Even though I'm a lifelong Rafa fan and wanted him to win 21, after watching this, I honestly think Daniil should've won. Fans need to do better. He is a no nonsense genuine guy.

[@TiltonBoy]

So powerful. Such respect for his opponent, a shame the crowd could not have followed his example. Hopefully one day the blind optimism of the kid will return.

[@academicagent7637]

@TiltonBoy1963 As an Australian it was embarrassing to watch the booing from the crowd, but not unexpected when coming from the clowns that live in Melbourne & especially the sorts that would attend a sport like tennis.

[@jacobstaton99]

@@academicagent7637 It wasn’t embarrassing. He shouldn’t have acted like a right brat.

[@chiragganguly]

Though I'm not really a Medvedev fan but my heart does go out to him after watching the match and this interview. The AO crowd was extremely rowdy this year possibly a result of covid related frustrations coming out on players. This is not just about Medvedev, as these interruptions and repeated requests from umpires were sort of common in most matches including the doubles match where someone was literally thrown out. Not a nice way to project your country.

[@timnguyen4063]

Australia on top

[@imalwaysright]

its nothing to do with covid

[@imalwaysright]

@@lenvap5400 Face masks are worn in all countries, and lots of tournaments have crowds like this. French and US Open are much worse

[@souravpanda4736]

So true. The AO crowd this year was so disrespectful and so annoying that many players lost their focus cz of this. Not cool

[@husseinmohamed1777]

AO crowd was normal

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Wow - Medvedev is so genuine, gracious, optimistic, and down to earth. He has a way of opening up, but not letting the press step all over him. I love that he takes the time to learn journalists names. He is one of the few players who does not resent press conferences or begrudge the journalists. He accepts that speaking with the media is part of his job and has found a silver lining in it. This press conference made me want to watch more of his tennis.

[@HappySmackfish]

Watched two of your matches in person. Couldn't believe how the crowd was acting. Should have been a happy time for you getting to finals and battling it out with a legend regardless of who won. Sorry the crowd stole that away from you. You played amazing 👏

[@HULKHOGAN1]

Well said Jim! The crowd was disgusting.

[@chrislane1817]

Watched a few of your matches at AO and I have got to say, you totally abused the umpire multiple times. You said the crowd has a low IQ. And you want the crowd to love you? You have no respect for the umpire or the crowd.

[@carlosm9364]

@@chrislane1817 I can't see a lie on Med words

[@sunnyday9688]

@@HULKHOGAN1 and the kid grew up! I wish you every success Daniel.

[@rukkuize]

Even I felt that that crowd was too biased. Like I think in the third set when he fell down trying to hit the ball and lost the point the crowd went on a loud roar.

[@UnbiasedBayernFan]

Very honest dialogue from Daniil. He's just human like the rest of us, and there's a point where you think things reach a limit and you can't take it anymore. The effect it has on mental health can't be understated. I hope for his sake, he keeps his head up through this, and even if he doesn't dream, he uses this experience to keep upping his personal game

[@argh9743]

He’ll dream,alright. He’ll dream Rafa.

[@ulyssesjoyce2793]

To be loved as Nadal requires years of moral excellence, to be polite with the public, to respect referees every single day. Daniil should take the right learning from today, not to nurture his frustration. If the public was not with him, it is OK. The younger generation should not only look at how Nadal plays tennis, but his attitude in life, in and out of the court. He should not imitate the wrong manners and anger from Djokovic.

[@mitchellabbys5721]

You gotta be mentally though in this world you are never gonna please everyone keep fighting day by day

[@arther601]

Shame on Australian crowd ... disrespect of tennis

[@wellhello6618]

Time to strip the Australians of their grand slam. Give it to a completely different city, for instance Moscow (oh nooooooo) or Singapore. See if they can handle the responsibility and produce a better behaved tournament, where players feel safe and respected. Cheering for your fan favourite is one thing but people loudly cheering every error, cheering for 1st serve faults, ppl deliberately calling out as players they don't like serve. Medvedev had nearly the entire stadium booing him for 5 hours without stop. Just a disrespectful and hooligan crowd wrapped in fake Gucci. This was happening throughout the tournament and organizers and umpires did nothing about it. So, time for a reshuffle.

[@michaelthomas9243]

I have enormous respect for this man. Worldwide ( including in the USA ) you have a lot of fans Daniil! Two great champions played a fantastic match!

[@NG-wx4kw]

Enormous respect for a disrespectful asshole. Onwards and upwards!

[@chiara7945]

This match made me respect and appreciate Medvedev so much! And this press conference confirms what I like about him. He's going to keep doing great things!

[@kenisme1000]

I’ve never seen an Australian crowd at a slam this bad…usually that’s for French and US, but the Australian crowd this year equaled them this year…at first, I thought it was because they just wanted Barty to win really badly, but it seemed to have carried over to the other disciplines…I understand Medvedev isn’t exactly a known name and face as compared to Nadal who was going for 21 slams , but cmon…

[@axelfoley7696]

There were some ... to be exact But coming back at a senior age was maybe what made up most of them as Nadal supporter s

[@comman_man3890]

@@axelfoley7696 crowd didnt acted like humans. 😡😡😡

[@jordanp815]

That's what you get when you lock people up in cages for 2 years and treat them like animals. Its a tyrannical country

[@erinhwang6389]

missed most of the match... I watched the barty/Collins, the crowd was awful then, was it worst between nadal/Medvedev?

[@jordanp815]

@@erinhwang6389 Unfortunately yes, they were vile

[@EdgOrn]

Those disrespectful "fans" will never achieve the things you did! All they can do is drink beer, scream and judge... but You are the best Daniil, keep it up!

[@wigertoods1305]

They're not interested in achieving anything. They live their sad little lives through Federer and Nadal and they're pretty much satisfied.

[@tonymontana597]

@@wigertoods1305 And what exactly have you achieved in your life?

[@stevenilic260]

Maybe not, but they pay his wage, without ticket sales there is no way he'd get millions for coming runners up, by paying their hard earned they get the right to boooooo him if he's been a twit to them, and he has...

[@Ok-ti8qi]

Without fans it’s just a game of tennis so remember that

[@EdgOrn]

@@Ok-ti8qi I'm not saying we don't need fans, I'm saying about disrespectful ones ))

[@lbell9695]

As an Australian, I thought it was absolutely disgusting what the crowd did. Politics and COVID aside, it's expected of you to maintain at least the bare minimum of decency. Absolutely appalled.

[@DavidSchilter]

Amen to that. Where's the 'fair go', mates? I'm embarrassed to be an Aussie expat after stuff like this. Danielle Collins touched on the Kyrgios/Kokkinakis influence and I wonder if their antics this week didn't stir up some of the morons.

[@naveenkv4750]

What politics...person who violates rules should be punished

[@swastikbasu8972]

Watching the Melbourne Tennis court from the "third world", the Australian mass looked like frenzied, bullying, uncivilized zombies dressed in Gucci.

[@zacharydrew205]

What was so disgusting about what the crowd did? They were cheering for Novak because he’s more likeable. Cheering double faults isn’t great but it’s not disgusting, they’re just rooting for anything positive happening for Nadal. Medvedev wouldn’t be so disliked if he didn’t yell at the ref and the ball boys.

[@CarlosGarcia-of6cx]

If you don't take your country and your law seriously, no one will do it

[@Incandescence555]

I really really really like Daniil and I have followed tennis for nearly 20 years. He's a robust, authentic and compassionate voice. What a lovely human being. God bless you

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

This guy is on a different level. I love his analogy and he was right. The AO crowd was not cool. They booed him, cheered his errors and all that.

[@hansneggs]

The Melbourne atmosphere for the whole 2 weeks . All the players copped it bad (except for the faves). I wasn't there but it felt really aggressive and 'un-tennis ' . Hes fine mentally I reckon. He still loves tennis

[@Stantube1000]

this is western crowd. they are all the same, Novak faced the same attitude all his life when he played against Fedal - in NY, in London, in Australia.

[@anahit6645]

They did the same with the women’s Final. Terrible.

[@minisurfbanana]

So what??? Nadal gets booed all the tome at the French he never talks about it!!! Letting fans get in ur head??? 😂😂😂

[@minisurfbanana]

@@Stantube1000 so what...you are professional and deal with it!!! Your personalit sucks thats why!!! Booohooo the fans booed me🙄🙄🙄

[@lavielemond]

I'm usually a proud Aussie & as a former ballkid at 3 Oz Opens (the last to be held at Kooyong in '87 & the first 2 at the 'new' tennis centre in '88 & '89), I've concurrently seen the massive rise in crowd numbers & the lack of class & etiquette of a huge number of the "fans" who attend the tournament, sadly...I grew up during a time when you never applauded a player's unforced error (unless the point was a phenomenal one by both sides), let alone a double fault & most definitely not a first service fault...but sadly, so much of the crowd now aren't true tennis fans & they're tacky as all Hell...I know that Daniil would never read these comments but I'd love him to know that a great deal of Aussies are truly disgusted with, & embarrassed by the behaviour of so many attendants (certainly not tennis fans) over the past week, in particular. So much for the 'Happy Slam'...

[@paulhussey8981]

Well said .

[@jonnydelacruz8553]

Welcome to the new generation. We are not all stuck up snobs

[@ragnarok283]

US crowd didn’t liked him too so relax. He’s a little contrary person so it’s normal for people not liking him

[@LB-id6wf]

Well said AND THANK YOU FOR BEING HONEST!!! Very much appreciated! I would have done the same if my country behaved despicably. It’s such a shame. I cringed when the jobs kept booing when Jim Courier was doing an on court interview post on of the matches, and you literally couldn’t hear what he was saying even with a microphone! The player asked the crowd if the could perhaps just respect Jim as a former champion but nothing made a difference. So off course if you have to experience this crap your dream goes and you just play cold and for money to make enough to retire and make your family safe.

[@Ben7Roethlisberger]

Question is, why aren't they being removed from the premise? Tennis is no longer a gentleman's game, it's filled with primitive thugs.

[@Bownce]

What a stand up guy. I love that he genuinely appreciates talking to the journalist. Also he showed vulnerability and gave us insight into his childhood which was a nice touch.

[@buenosairesstreetart]

Home crowd at the Authoritarian Open is a disgrace. They heckled the most talented player on the circuit outside the big 3 who would have been world #1 if he won AO. Imagine booing the world's #1 player?? Just like 70% of Aussies wanting Djokovic to be deported. Whether it's lack of education, understanding of tennis or just outright disrespect for players from former eastern block countries like Lendl & Djokovic, I don't know. But so sad that Danil suggested it's unlikely he'll play tennis after 30 due to the treatment by fans like in Melbourne. It's not a football match. You can root for both players but you do not boo or put players off when they are serving.

[@exxent88]

I really like Daniil and to see his love for tennis and playing the big matches already start to fade at this young age is heartbreaking.

[@haseefkalam5117]

Keep your head up Daniil. I hope the kid in the story comes back stronger. The aussie crowd at the arena were awful, but you had millions of other fans who were away watching and cheering for you.

[@dbo4506]

Best crowd tennis us ever seen! Along with the best ratings tennis has ever seen. You’re welcome.

[@tilly8221]

So every match we need 50/50 crowds

[@Petal4822]

Go to Wimbledon, Medvedev.

[@alexrenn2479]

@@dbo4506 Shameful Australian crowd!

[@haseefkalam5117]

@@tilly8221 not really. It doesn’t matter if the crowd is one sided. Just don’t boo and hate on the other one for absolutely no reason, really what’s the outcome expected from that?

[@elenamarcon9698]

I really feel for him, and I am ashamed, as an Australian, of the behaviour of the crowd tonight. Applauding unforced errors is unkind and not in the spirit of the game. However let's not forget Rafa has been in this position in his career too - he was treated very poorly - booing, jeering, etc - in 2005 against a crowd heavily in favour of Grosjean at the French (he was only 18 at the time), and again in 2009 at the French against Soderling. I'm sure there have been other times but these come to mind. I am in no way condoning the behaviour of the crowd tonight, but I hope he will be able to see, with time, that these words he speaks now are coming from raw emotion, and once that subsides, he will see things more clearly. He will see a crowd which has grown up with Rafa, he will see a crowd that maybe judges him a little for his temper and outbursts, he will see a drunk and rowdy crowd lacking in decency, respect and self control in this moment, motivated by their intense, selfish desire to see history be made so they can tell everyone they know that 'they were there that night'. Hopefully, he will also see that his time to have the crowd on his side will come. He is a great player, a great champion, a man of intelligence and creativity and charisma. If he can manage to process this event in the right way, it will only make him stronger.

[@connormadden182]

Very well said, you encapsulated my own thoughts perfectly

[@artistryartistry7239]

You're coming at this from the crowd being ultimately important, and him waiting for his turn to be loved by them. This is flawed. I think he sees through to the ultimate truth of the situation. The strongest position is to not give a damn about who the crowd favors. To want or expect nothing from them. In the grand scheme of things, to realize that they mean nothing. Do it for yourself. Do it for those you love, and for the quest for perfection. To hell with pleasing the masses.

[@wndlrms1420]

Also Novak (not a djokovic fan but he's certainly deserving of his respect when it comes to his career) has dealt with huge adversity when it comes to crowd support, especially as his main rivals are traditional crowd favorites (federer and nadal). When reflecting back on it, novak's mental strength in that regard is insane. Hopefully Daniil can take some inspiration from Novak in that regard, because he's so talented.

[@beatrice2236]

My thoughts exactly. No excuses, but it will make him stronger

[@qrt54]

Very well formulated. When I heard this story for the first time, I was heartbroken. However, his statements might have originated from raw emotions. Medvedev has learned a hard but truthful and important lesson here: Do not depend on others. The crowd was unbelievably rude during the game since they even applauded his unforced errors. Now it is about realising that his fans won’t be there in person and that support as well as respect during the game is something that might often lack. Knowing and experiencing that now, Medvedev has to work even harder and demonstrate the best form of himself in the very eyes of this crowd. Do not care about the crowd hating you, just show them what you are capable of. The hating fans are indeed fans that don’t think very much meaning that they will cherish you after you have truly shown yourselves to them. But these fans are second-class fans. Appreciate every single fan there is now and trust me, the dream of the kid will come true. Furthermore, the dream coming true will be even more valuable than one might imagine due to the additional hardships one had to deal with. The victory will be sweeter than the one of others. This assessment of you applies to everyone. Take your time and come back stronger.

[@tomrojas6459]

I’m a big fan of Medvedev: In my view, he’s a genius on court with heart an limitless talent, but he’s also unbelievably sensitive and authentic. These two traits while admirable in theory, do not necessarily endear him to a certain type of fan that permeates modern sport and tennis in particular. While most athletes have sport specific intelligence, .I believe that Medvedev, at only 25, is orders of magnitude above in general intelligence. This, I believe provides him a field of vision wherein he sees, feels and analyzes, and is affected by too much. But being a lifelong tennis player and fan, he is, at least for the time being, my favorite ATP pro (Ash Barty is my favorite WTA…). ps: While I may pull for a specific player, in a specific match, I cheer all players for the magical shot making they bring to the game. (Even Djokovic, lol.)

[@4zafinc]

Best comment. You too give the perception of having great general intelligence

[@437765513]

ESPECIALLY Djokovic, who was absolutely Christlike while enduring his very unfair and very ugly persecution. ❤

[@anniesamuel4787]

I agree with you in that, if any player on the court makes an amazing shot, the point of being in there in the crowd is to be amazed and let ourselves react in a positive way cheering and whatever. The only time I have ever booed was 2014 Australia Open that I went to the first week of when Tomic played for 5 minutes against Rafa in the first round then walked off. He already knew he had an injury. He turned up for 5 minutes for the paycheck instead of letting a lucky loser play the match.

[@upstateev]

very well said

[@registame2878]

Well said; his focus should be on his game not the crowd.

[@ishigarodrago8863]

australian open tournament as a whole was great , but overall the crowd throughout the tournament has been absolutely disgraceful

[@antons4419]

The crowd was trash

[@vukcevu5854]

ao is the worst GS

[@franbatista9062]

Just exactly their Government.

[@tonyrappa4611]

Sign of the times and it's not good

[@brodssn]

I’m a Nadal fan and I agree whole heartedly.

[@decafmocha211]

I would like to say this to Daniil. You are a great tennis player and a great champion. Do not let the little kid inside of you die. Don't pay attention to stupid and disrespectful crowds. There are millions of people who like you and who are rooting for you. This was one of the greatest tennis matches ever played and we feel lucky to have seen it. Keep working, keep fighting and keep improving. You are a good guy and we look forward to watching your many victories in the future. Dasvidania from America.

[@jovesheerwater]

Well said Don. But how can you possibly not pay any attention to a baying mob of 20,000 who are applauding every mistake you make? The only answer is to not expect fairness, respect, appreciation that there can't be a winner without a loser, appreciation of the years of sacrifice and discipline it takes to get this good. The crowd was disgusting (who knew there are that many Spanish in Straya?); their behaviour was encouraged by Nadal's histrionics, fist-pumping, chewing of the scenery and generally boorish attitude. The point is on these occasions it's not tennis any more but a primitive, rotten fruit-tossing kind of theatre - they want blood. Federer must take some responsibility for the COME ON at every possible moment - we enjoyed his shy brilliance when he started out, but that's all gone now. Everybody does it. Collins's boyfriend making a fool of himself while slyly watching himself on the big screen? What a plonker. So Daniil, we loved watching your talent, your purity, your honesty, your naivety. We enjoyed every minute. Thank you and good luck. The only answer is to let it wash off you like the dirt it is. This is how people are now. All you can do is persevere and stick it to them by winning. You expect too much of these primitives.

[@decafmocha211]

@@jovesheerwater Agreed. But it is the responsibility of the umpire to stop this bad behavior from the crowd. He should have stopped the match until the crowd shut their mouths.

[@chekhovian3226]

As an Australian I was absolutely mortified and totally embarrassed when he walked out to boos and jeers. Seriously we are such a country of bogans.

[@LaLa-ht3rp]

Yes, especially during the entrance in match against Tsitsipas.He waved them and they booed😒

[@martinavondrackova8548]

Daniil, you're an amazing tennis player! I've seen you live at the AO couple of times this year and you were my champion the whole time. I feel so embarrassed for the crowd and how they behaved. It was totally uncalled-for and ridiculous. Don't let the people and their opinions get to you. YOU ARE SO TALENTED AND AMAZING !!

[@simz_86]

Really sad to hear this, the crowd absolutely disgraced themselves. keep your head up Danil you had a lot more fans cheering for you behind the tv screens

[@garymcghee2249]

Indeed.

[@luisdeleon9819]

The crowd pays for him.

[@thelmamitchell3734]

Absolutely. Australians there were a total disgrace. Well done and be happy.

[@fredabonsu9293]

Indeed how i was cheering 📣 paaaaaa 🙏🏻✌️

[@steve_perks7]

He deserves so much better than the crowds give him, I have a lot of respect and admiration for him through all of this. May he win many more slams to come!

[@two12er81]

This interview truly made me appreciate Daniil much more than I have before. Great game and words of a champion - past and future.

[@CNep99]

Ever since Federer and Nadal came around and the guys before them fell off and retired, there just hasn't been anyone else who has stuck out to me to root for (not that I've needed anyone else to root for!), not even Djokovic, even before his latest display. But watching this guy today made me a fan. His complaints weren't douchey, and he was always himself. And I think he truly matched Rafa in spirit. He was extending points like crazy and making it look easy. Hope he changes his mind and plays past 30 and can keep it up.

[@brucekilby9957]

He's honesty is something that a lot of people carnt Handle. Not being the Same is a Crime these days and I Hope he doesn't Get upset to much by morons who can afford a ticket to see all the best players. But they don't understand the Game,or dont care. Daniil represents the fine players now coming out of Russia. He a great player and far to honest for so many people. There should be more like him. Good Luck Champ. Rafa was to Good,but the crowd are Stooges. Keep up the Laughs and confuse them even more.😊🎾🇷🇺

[@joewhittle801]

I don’t watch tennis, save for an Aus Open final here and there. I watched this match but had never heard of Medvedev before. I have to say, listening to this media session from him has elevated my respect for the guy so much. No wonder he’s a #2 seed

[@shreyamenon8987]

god, I love this guy. tennis is suffering enough without feeling like there's no one out there rooting for you - spectator sports are so brutal - he wants to play for the crowd, not just himself! he was the crowd when he was younger, once - he knows being loved is part of the game and I don't think any tennis player alive or dead is above wanting the crowd's love. It must be horribly lonely to play for oneself I hope this is just the immediate dejection speaking and that he gets the time to rest up and that people are supportive in whatever tournament he next attends

[@ChrisM-vz4pe]

It’s because Dani disrespected other players and umpires during his matches in AO. Then you guys wonder why the crowd was against him when he needs to control his emotions on the court and learn from Nadal and Federer smh… 🤦‍♂️

[@shreyamenon8987]

@@ChrisM-vz4pe literally so many examples of the big 3 being angry at the crowd and/or umpires what are you talking about? which, by the way, doesn't take away from the fact there should be structures in place to disincentivise behaviour that causes harm to others - you and I probably agree on that - not to mention that tennis players, a notoriously under-socialized group of people given they devote their life to the game, should have round-the-clock access to counselling and other forms of support - but tennis IS an insanely emotional sport you're living in a dream world if you don't see that

[@MayurPatel-qj7ho]

@Shreya Menon yep totally agree!

[@MayurPatel-qj7ho]

@Shreya Menon great points.

[@MayurPatel-qj7ho]

@Shreya Menon it boils down to people not liking change. That being said although I get where Med is coming from, did he really expect any different. You’re the new guy on the block. Nadal is a loved veteran. Novak endured far far worse.

[@begimayabdysamatova5109]

I love this guy! He is an amazing player and tennis sport's representative. He is smart, open, always reflective, sharing and vulnerable. And the whole match as I was cheering for him, I could feel that he is playing not against Rafael Nadal, but against the whole stadium, the WHOLE STADIUM. It is tiring, supressing and emotionally difficult to play tennis in such conditions. Come on, guys, he is the World #2 player, you have to respect his professionalism, his results and let the players play tennis, not a psychological thriller. What a stupid thinking and unacceptable behavior, no words seriously

[@philsmithmusicau]

Agreed!!!

[@radenkojankovic2264]

Welcome to Novak Djokovic world😂

[@cjweera]

100%

[@dimsoneill]

@@radenkojankovic2264 What where you ignore science, lie and then hang out with genocide killers? Novax world. The guy has disappeared up his own arse.

[@thuaners]

i agree

[@sourabhgaikwad1796]

It's heartbreaking to see. He is so down because of the behaviour of crowd 💔. Love and support ❤️.

[@Icedevice1000]

This Medveded guy seems to be a genuine person, and an elegant player. I like him.