Daniil Medvedev has been blazing through his matches at the 2023 Australian Open by winning in straight sets. His second round match at the Margaret Court Arena was another easy win for him. The Russian defeated John Millman without losing a set. Medvedev celebrated his win in a bizarre manner by lifting up his shorts to show off his thigh muscles.
The seventh seed explained in his post-match interview that it was an attempt to ‘mock’ himself by copying Marton Fucsovics‘ viral celebratory pose after his own win. He also said that he “felt amazing physically” during the match. Medvedev is known for his eccentric personality among fans. His absurd way of celebrating further supports the fact.
Twitter reacted to Medvedev’s pose, appreciating his humorous behavior and showering him with love and some hate, which is expected of the social media platform.
Medvedev on the pose he struck after match point:
"This match I felt amazing physically … A lot of people saw on social media Marton [Fucsovics] after his match … I think I have a little bit less muscles, so it was also to laugh at myself." pic.twitter.com/bvQg1sksVF
— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) January 18, 2023😂 Goodness, I just adore him
— @dirtyboots@halifaxsocial.ca (@dirtybo0ts) January 18, 2023Medvedev is probably one of the most favorable players to win the 2023 Australian Open after Rafael Nadal‘s devastating exit from the tournament following his hip injury. Along with Novak Djokovic, the hard-court expert is the favorite to win the championship. Medvedev is set to face rising American star Sebastian Korda, who could be a tough competitor for him.
The third-round match is set to be played on Friday. Medvedev’s flawless streak could break due to Korda, as the latter posed a challenge during the duo’s previous encounter. If Medvedev continues to maintain his form, he could give the fans an exciting final at the Australian Open.
Daniil Medvedev’s love-hate relationship with fans at the Australian Open
Medvedev is famously known for his angry spats with fans as well as umpires at many matches. This year, too, has seen the players’ temper tantrums. The sports star has had a love-hate relationship with the Melbourne crowd. Medvedev involved himself in a spat with a heckler in the crowd during his first-round match against Marcos Giron.
Last year too, Medvedev strangely called the chair umpire a “small cat” as an insult after being warned for his offensive gestures towards the crowd. The Australian crowd also does not prefer Medvedev, as he said last year that they had a “low IQ.” Nevertheless, Medvedev’s game speaks for itself despite his never-ending spats with the people down under.
The third day at the 2023 Australian Open will begin at 7 p.m. EST (5.30 a.m. IST). With so many players out of the tournament owing to injuries, it will be interesting to see the final results of the Grand Slam.
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