I used to hate Roger Federer. DANIIL MEDVEDEV

Medvedev admits that he likes to back the underdogs

Medvedev and Federer

Daniil Medvedev is among the youngsters that are challenging the big3.

Stefanos Tsitsipas has recently declared that “it’s boring” seeing Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic winning almost all the big events.

Why Medvedev used to hate Federer

Soon after beating Fernando Verdasco 6-2 6-4 in the opening match at the Queen’s Club, Daniil explained why he didn’t like seeing Federer winning so much to comment.

“When I was 10, I hated Roger. I just couldn’t see him win again. I was cheering from the first round for other guys because that’s the way I was.

When Barcelona was winning everything in football, I wanted them to lose badly. If I lose first round, I don’t care if it’s Nadal, Roger or Novak who wins the French Open. I’m just upset about myself losing in the first round. That’s how it is.”

Head 2 Head

Win Loss
Medvedev
LWLWWWWLWW
Federer
2024 2023 2022
19 - 5
0 - 0
18-4
Hard
0-0
1-1
Clay
0-0

NOW THEY ARE FINE!

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