'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.

Australian OpenTennis legends salute King Rafa – AO diary33 MINUTES AGO During the final, as was the case throughout the week, some fans were noisy between the US Open champion’s first and second serves. He repeatedly complained about it to the umpire, who threatened the offenders with eviction in the fifth set. «I'm just going to give one small example.

Before Rafa serves even in the fifth set there would be somebody, and I would even be surprised, like one guy screaming, ‘C'mon Daniil’,” said Medvedev. “A thousand people would be like, ‘Tsss, tsss, tsss'. That sound.

Before my serve, I didn't hear it. “It's disrespectful, it's disappointing. I'm not sure after 30 years I'm going to want to play tennis.» 'Amazing achievement' — Djokovic praises Nadal after securing 21st major 'F***' — Nadal drops expletive when describing his emotional rollercoaster Federer posts heartfelt message to 'inspiration' Nadal Medvedev, 25, was also asked if he thought the negative reaction towards him was due to his nationality or simply because he is not as established as Nadal.