Daniil Medvedev faced a hostile crowd during his fourth-round match against Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open. The Russian, trailing 7-5, 5-3, attempted to quiet the spectators by placing his finger to his lips after enduring boos throughout the contest.
The passionate Italian fans were fully behind Musetti, who was playing in front of his home crowd. Medvedev, known for his fiery interactions with audiences, initially remained composed but eventually reacted to the noise as the match progressed.
The encounter was later suspended due to heavy rain, adding another layer of drama to an already intense battle. Musetti had the advantage before the interruption, and the delay heightened anticipation for the conclusion of the match.
Medvedev has often been vocal about crowd behavior, and this latest incident further highlights the challenges players face when competing in front of partisan audiences. As play resumes, all eyes will be on Medvedev to see how he responds to the pressure and whether he can turn the match around despite the challenging conditions
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
Ranked world no.11, Medvedev played his last match on the 13th of May when he was overcome by world no.9 Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 6-4
in the 4th round in Rome (draw).Currently, during this season the Russian has a composed 18-10 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant achievement of this season was getting to the semifinal in Marseille and Indian Wells.
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open). The main draw will start on the 25th of May.
Andrey Rublev in 2025
Currently ranked no.17, Andrey played his last match on the 10th of May when he surrendered to world no.61 Fabian Marozsan 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the 2nd round in Rome (draw).
Currently, during this season Andrey has managed to achieve a compiled 11-11 win-loss record. Rublev conquered 1 title in Doha.
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) on the 25th of May.
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev played each other 10 times. Their actual record is 8-2 for Medvedev.