Tensions ran high at the net following a gripping encounter between Holger Rune and Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells, culminating in a frosty exchange and an attempt at reconciliation during the post-match handshake.
After their intense battle on the court, Medvedev reportedly stared Rune down and made a “I see you” gesture, which the Danish player found disrespectful. Rune promptly expressed his discontent, informing chair umpire Carlos Bernardes, who sided with him.
Despite initially shaking hands, the tension lingered as Medvedev attempted to address the conflict during the post-match handshake. “If you wanted to talk about this in the [locker room], I didn’t hear you say sorry,” Medvedev remarked.
Rune, however, remained firm in his stance, indicating that he saw no reason to discuss the matter further. “There’s no reason to talk about it. There’s just no reason to talk about it,” Rune asserted.
In a bid to diffuse the situation, Medvedev offered an apology, to which Rune responded with a curt “Sorry, man.”
The exchange highlights the intensity and emotions often involved in competitive sports, showcasing the importance of sportsmanship and respect on and off the court. As the tournament progresses, both players will likely refocus their energies on their respective matches, leaving this altercation behind them.
Holger Rune in 2024
At the moment ranked no.7, Rune played his last match on the 14th of March when he surrendered to world no.4 Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-4 in the quarter in Indian Wells (draw).
This season Holger owns a 13-6 win-loss record. Holger Rune’s most significant performance of this year was getting to the final in Brisbane.
Rune has scheduled to compete next in Miami (Miami Open)
. He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.Medvedev in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.4, Medvedev achieved an overall 13-2 win-loss record in 2024. Medvedev is playing at the moment in Indian Wells where he overcame the world no.64 Roberto Carballes Baena 6-2 6-3, the world no.29 Sebastian Korda 6-4 5-7 6-3, the world no.13 Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 6-4 and the world no.7 Holger Rune 7-5 6-4.
Daniil Medvedev will square off with the world no.17 Tommy Paul in the semifinal. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Medvedev.
Daniil got to the final at the Australian Open.
Medvedev won 20 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Medvedev will play next in Miami (Miami Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.
Holger Rune and Daniil Medvedev played each other 3 times. The head to head is 2-1 for Medvedev. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Daniil Medvedev won 7-5 6-4 in the quarter in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) on the 14th of March 2024.
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