Avast ye scallywags! Daniil Medvedev be sparrrin' with the US Open crowd, askin' 'Be ye daft or dimwitted?'
2023-09-01
Avast ye scurvy dogs! The likes of Daniil Medvedev, a former US Open champion, be well acquainted with tusslin' on the tennis grounds of Arthur Ashe Stadium without the cheerin' of the crowd. And so it be, on Thursday eve, he carried on with this long-standing tradition.
In a humorous tone, Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev has once again embraced his role as the villain at the US Open. During his second-round victory over Christopher O’Connell, Medvedev didn't shy away from engaging with the seemingly hostile crowd. Despite easily winning the first two sets, O’Connell started a comeback that left Medvedev frustrated heading into the fourth set. Before resuming the match, Medvedev appeared to shove a camera that approached him, further adding to the spectacle. He then turned his attention to the crowd, telling them to "shut up" and questioning their intelligence. The broadcast even showed a fan blowing a kiss at Medvedev, fueling the entertaining interaction.However, this interaction seemed calmer compared to Medvedev's infamous on-court interview at the 2019 US Open, where the crowd was also against him. Despite being booed, he thanked them for their energy and claimed that their support was the reason he won. Medvedev's humorous and bold demeanor seems to thrive off the crowd's hostility, using their energy to his advantage.
Medvedev has now advanced to the third round at the US Open for the sixth consecutive year. He will face the unseeded Sebastian Baez, likely in front of another lively crowd. It remains to be seen how Medvedev will interact with the spectators in the upcoming matches. With his entertaining antics and ability to handle pressure, Medvedev continues to embrace his role as the entertaining villain of the tournament.