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'Not for a Russian' – Daniil Medvedev hints his nationality led to boos during Australian Open final

Daniil Medvedev’s feud with the Australian Open crowd continued as he branded them “disrespectful” for distracting him in his defeat to Rafael Nadal in the final – and suggested the poor reception could be linked to his nationality. The Russian threw away a two-set lead to lose a thriller on Sunday as Nadal won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam title. Ad/> Medvedev won few supporters during his run to the final in Melbourne, urging the crowd “to show respect” after his win over home favourite Nick Kyrgios in the second round and regularly turning on the chair umpires.

Rafael Nadal claims historic 21st grand slam – final day at the Australian Open

Rafael Nadal broke away from his rivals by winning a 21st grand slam title in extraordinary fashion to bring the Australian Open to a close.

‘Empty brains’ – Daniil Medvedev fumes at Australian Open crowd during Rafael Nadal clash

Daniil Medvedev slammed the Australian Open crowd during his final match with Rafael Nadal, describing them as ‘idiots’ with ‘no brains.’

'The ratings speak for themselves' - Nick Kyrgios slammed for Ash Barty Australian Open final comments

Nick Kyrgios has been criticised for appearing to suggest that fans were more interested in him and Thanasi Kokkinakis winning the men's doubles title than Ash Barty claiming her famous women's singles crown at the Australian Open. It proved to be a famous day for Australian sport with Kyrgios and his compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis claiming the doubles title on Rod Laver Arena to follow Ash Barty's historic triumph in the women's singles. Ad/> The 26-year-old, somewhat predictably, caused his good friend to cringe in his victory speech when he said «this boy is gonna be out tonight», but he then went on to upset many with his comments appearing to compare the ratings of their match with Barty's.

Daniil Medvedev wife: Why ‘confident' Daria is tennis world No 2's secret weapon

Rafael Nadal is potentially just three sets away from a record 21st Grand Slam title after beating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the Australian Open semi-finals. The Spaniard stands level on 20 major titles alongside Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Standing in his way, however, is Daniil Medvedev.

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'Not for a Russian' – Daniil Medvedev hints his nationality led to boos during Australian Open final

Rafael Nadal claims historic 21st grand slam – final day at the Australian Open

‘Empty brains’ – Daniil Medvedev fumes at Australian Open crowd during Rafael Nadal clash

'The ratings speak for themselves' - Nick Kyrgios slammed for Ash Barty Australian Open final comments

Daniil Medvedev wife: Why ‘confident' Daria is tennis world No 2's secret weapon

Kyrgios, Kokkinakis end 'Special Ks' show with doubles triumph

Nick Kyrgios rates Australian Open doubles title win the best of his career

Record TV audience tuned in to watch Ashleigh Barty’s Australian Open victory