Daniil Medvedev appeared to ridicule Zverev’s handshake from their match on Thursday before making reference to the German’s critical remarks after suffering just his second defeat since January. Following Zverev’s statement that the 27-year-old was one of the “most unfair players in the world” this has happened.
What happened between Daniil Medvedev and Sascha Zverev
After defeating Zverev in a late-night match on Thursday, Medvedev tumbled out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday. On Thursday night, the Russian defeated the world No. 16, holding off two match points. Zverev was obviously upset and appeared to snub his rival during the handshake.
The German afterwards criticized Medvedev for leaving the game to use the restroom during a changeover. “He is one of the most unfair players in the world. I take fair play and sportsmanship very seriously. He does not,” said Zverev to Sky Sports Germany.
Despite losing his following match in Monte Carlo, Medvedev imitated Zverev’s handshake on Television in an apparent dig at the 25-year-old. The Dane then praised Medvedev’s recent performance, and the two then smiled and shook hands appropriately.
Daniil Medvedev in 2023
Now the world no.5, Medvedev played his last match on the 14th of April when he was defeated by world no.9 Holger Rune 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
At present, during this year the Russian owns a 31-4 win-loss record. The Russian has won 4 titles in 2023 in Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai and Miami. Daniil was the finalist in Indian Wells.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 26th of April and Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 10th of May.
Alexander Zverev in 2023
LWWWLLWWWW Currently the world no.16, Alexander played his last match on the 13th of April when he lost to world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 3-6 7-5 7-6(7) in the 3rd round in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
This season Alexander has an overall 10-10 record. Alexander Zverev’s most significant result of this season was getting to the semifinal in Dubai.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 26th of April and Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 10th of May.
Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev faced off 14 times. The head to head is 8-6 for Medvedev. Previously, the last time they played each other, Daniil Medvedev won 3-6 7-5 7-6(7) in the 3rd round in Monte-Carlo (Monte) on the 13th of April 2023.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Rune in Monte, ranking, and results in 2023
LWWLWWWLLL At the moment ranked no.9, Holger has a composed 16-7 record in 2023. Holger is playing in Monte where he overcame the world no.106 Dominic Thiem 6-2 6-4, the world no.22 Matteo Berrettini w/o and the world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-4.
