During a tense opening set against Benjamin Bonzi at Wimbledon, Daniil Medvedev delivered a moment of raw candor that highlighted both his wit and mounting frustration. As the first-set tiebreak neared its conclusion with Medvedev trailing, the Russian turned toward his team and quipped in French, “Pourquoi ne pas jouer comme ça tous les jours, gagner des millions, être riche?” — translated as, “Why not play like this every day, win millions, be rich?”
The remark, said with a hint of irony and exasperation, drew laughs from the crowd and broadcasters alike. It came in the midst of a match where Bonzi, calm and composed, had consistently outplayed the former world No. 1 with sharp angles and relentless consistency.
Medvedev, who often wears his emotions openly on court, used the moment to vent his disbelief at Bonzi’s elevated level of play. It was a mix of admiration and disbelief cloaked in sarcasm—a brief comedic break in the middle of a high-pressure battle.
Despite flashes of brilliance, Medvedev struggled to gain a foothold in the match, as Bonzi stayed in control and maintained his momentum. Benjamin Bonzi eventually defeated Daniil Medvedev with a final score of 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2.
For fans, the Russian’s comment offered insight into the mental chess of elite tennis—where even the most accomplished players can be both overwhelmed and amused by their opponent’s performance.
Medvedev’s outburst might not have shifted the result, but it certainly added color to the match. It served as a reminder of how even in competition’s heat, players remain human—processing brilliance across the net with a shrug, a smile, and a sharp line delivered in a second language.
Daniil Medvedev (in French) before set point in the first set tiebreak:
'Why not play like this every day, win millions, be rich?
*shrugs*
…no, he [Benjamin Bonzi] decides to do it once a year' pic.twitter.com/Hz5OUZohb5
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) June 30, 2025
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
LLWWWWLWWL Ranked no.9, Medvedev played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he lost to world no.64 Benjamin Bonzi 7-6(2) 3-6 7-6(3) 6-2 in the 1st round in Wimbledon (draw).
Presently, during this year Medvedev has achieved a composed 23-14 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s best result of this season was getting to the final in Halle.
Andrey Rublev in 2025
Now ranked no.14, Rublev played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he capitulated to world no.53 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3 6-7(4) 7-6(6) in the 2nd round in Halle (draw).
This year Rublev has a 18-14 record. The Russian clinched 1 title in Doha. Rublev was the finalist in Hamburg.
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev played each other 10 times. Their actual head to head record is 8-2 for Medvedev.
