How Medvedev reacted after being called ‘loser’ following Kyrgios’ defeat in Montreal

Daniil Medvedev was not impressed with som tennis fans in Montreal

Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev is the deserving world number 1 and he is also a grand slam champion after he conquered the US Open in 2021. Unfortunately, like some other sports stars, the Russian player has to often deal with irrational haters. A curious episode happened when some so-called tennis fans were chanting “loser” to Daniil after he lost to an in-form Nick Kyrgios in Montreal. Medvedev didn’t like it and he confronted the people who were insulting him.

This is the video.

Daniil Medvedev in 2022

Daniil Medvedev

19 - 5win/loss

Hard
18-4
Clay
1-1
28 year old
LWLWWWWLWW
2024 Highlights

At the moment ranked no.1, Medvedev played his last match on the 10th of August when he was defeated by world no.37 Nick Kyrgios 6-7(2) 6-4 6-2 in the 2nd round in Montreal (draw).

During this season the Russian has managed to achieve a 31-11 match record. This year, Medvedev won 1 title in Los Cabos. Medvedev got to the final at the Australian Open, in Hertogenbosch and in Halle.

Medvedev
Montreal
Medvedev's Record
 

Nick Kyrgios in 2022

Nick Kyrgios

0 - 1win/loss

Grass
0-1
29 year old
L
2023 Highlights

Currently the world no.37, Nick played his last match on the 12th of August when he was overcome by world no.10 Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4) 6-7(5) 6-1 in the quarter in Montreal (draw).

Currently, during this year Kyrgios achieved a compiled 30-8 record. This year, Kyrgios won 1 title in Washington. The Australian got to the final in Wimbledon.

Kyrgios
Montreal
Kyrgios's Record

Daniil Medvedev and Nick Kyrgios played each other 4 times. Their record is 3-1 for Kyrgios. The last time they played, Nick Kyrgios won 6-7(2) 6-4 6-2 in the 2nd round in Montreal (National Bank Open) on the 10th of August 2022.

In the following video you can watch the highlights.