Daniil Medvedev found himself in hot water once more during the Shanghai Masters. He joined the competition after a strong showing at the China Open, where he reached the semifinals but lost to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. Since May 2023, Medvedev hasn’t secured a title, with his last victory on the clay courts of the Italian Open against Holger Rune.
The drought in titles for this former US Open champion can be attributed to his struggles against Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. These two players have been thorns in his side, defeating him in four finals since October 2023. Despite these challenges, Medvedev remains determined and kicked off his China Open journey with a smooth win over Thiago Seyboth Wild.
In a thrilling match against Matteo Arnaldi, Medvedev had to dig deep for a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 win. However, it wasn’t just his comeback that caught people’s attention; it was his antics on court that made waves online. Fans might wonder if Medvedev’s fiery attitude is part of what makes him such an exciting player to watch.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇺 Daniil Medvedev | 28 | 6,485 | 27 - 8 |
Medvedev’s On-Court Drama:
During this match, he received two code violations within half a minute! The first came when he pretended to rub one of those slow balls against his shorts as if mocking them—a move that didn’t amuse the umpire. Despite being warned by the umpire to calm down after covering his mouth and appearing to speak three times, Medvedev persisted.
After ignoring warnings twice, the umpire finally issued another violation along with a point penalty for Daniil. This left fans buzzing about whether these penalties were justified or not.
In post-match discussions with reporters (imagine microphones here), Daniil explained himself: “Well,” he said thoughtfully about how he manages emotions on-court… “I tried many different things throughout my career—sometimes staying calm or going crazy—and honestly? Whatever feels right at any given moment works best.”
He further clarified: “When they called out that first violation—I got mad! So yes… I acted like saying something underhanded but didn’t actually say anything bad.”
So now we ask you: Do you think Daniil should change how he handles pressure during matches?