Medvedev, forceful after confronting a fan and challenging him to get off the court

The Russian Daniel Medvedev champion in 2020 and finalist in 2021, he did not make it past his third semi-final, which he lost to the Italian. Jannik Sinner by 6-3, 6-7 (4) and 6-1 in 2h.29′.

Sinner is the superhero of Turin’s Pala Alpitour, who enjoyed being the first player from his country to reach the semi-final and final after the Masters Cup.

Packed in every session of the event, 13,000 spectators turn the stage into a pressure cooker, a cauldron better known on soccer fields than tennis courts, except for the Davis Cup.

Medvedev He experienced his most critical moment in the second game of the third set. After reaching its peak in a magnificent second set, dominating the game and the scoreboard, it underwent a radical change of script.

sinfulAfter a long break to receive medical attention for the Muscovite’s hip, he not only regained his strength, but even increased the strength of his tennis. He regained control and it was immediately confirmed on the scoreboard.

It’s 2-0, break up, after a double fault Daniel Medvedev, who unsuccessfully threw the racket far away. The fans responded by booing the Russian, who ordered the dignitary to shut up. He didn’t like something and he especially confronted someone in the audience, a fan, as commented on the Movistar Plus broadcast.

Using gestures he challenged her to get off the track. The episode didn’t get any worse when the chair umpire sent a notice Medvedev.

The first question in Russian at the press conference was directed at this event. Medvedev was sincere, forceful in his response. “To be honest, nothing happened. I lost my mind a bit during the break. I’ll be honest, the crowd was very good all week in Turin,” he said.

“Yes, they celebrated my double fault at break point, but that’s normal. They also applauded my good shots. There’s not much to talk about, I lost my mind for a while,” Medvedev acknowledged.