“Only can get crazy,” Daniil Medvedev focuses hard on being a ‘normal person’ as he confesses enjoying post-match interviews with Jim Courier

Daniil Medvedev wins an easy match to advance to his third consecutive quarterfinal in three Grand Slam events.

“Only can get crazy,” Daniil Medvedev focuses hard on being a ‘normal person’ as he confesses enjoying post-match interviews with Jim Courier

Jim Courier and Daniil Medvedev (Via X)

Daniil Medvedev, known for his on-court aggression and passion, recently displayed his normal humane side after his fourth-round victory. 

Known for his mastermind gameplay involving getting into his opponent’s head, the Russian is often viewed as the villain of the sport, but he has surely been entertaining the crowd with his post-match stunts. 

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After a commanding victory against Nuno Borges in the fourth round of the Australian Open, the No. 3 seed was interviewed by the legendary Jim Courier. Being very real with the former athlete, Medvedev showed the world his fun side, which is very much loved by the fans.

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During the interview, Courier handed the mic over to the Russian to give everyone a masterclass on the return of the serves. Taking the opportunity, Medvedev got the fans holding their stomachs with his actions. 

Showered with immense love by the fans, Medvedev was also asked if he enjoyed the company of the American. Agreeing with the interviewer, the tennis pro revealed that he can bring out a different side of himself in contrast to his ‘crazy personality’ on the court. 

100%. I feel like, exactly as you say when I talk to him, people can see this side of my personality because it's a little bit different than I'm on the tennis court. I try to be focus. Also, I can get nervous. Then we see a guy that doesn't really talk much and only can get crazy. Even when I get crazy, I try to focus again, so I'm silent again. Maybe it looks strange. At least when I talk, people can see that I can talk and be a normal person.
Said Medvedev to the AO Press.

Holding out mutual respect for the American, Medevedev revealed that he enjoys Courier’s interviews and is delighted to show people his normal side. 

Daniil Medvedev displays perfect serve return to secure his quarter-final spot at the Australian Open

Mr.Consistant himself Daniil Medvedev continues his usual run at a Grand Slam event. He continues his winning streak as he gets an easy victory over Borges. 

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Daniil Medvedev (Via BBC)

Breaking early against Borges, Medvedev got a huge lead at the start and then got him the first set. However, his opponent wasn’t going down without a fight and gave some competition in both the second and third sets. It was not long before the Russian closed out the match 6-3, 7-6(4), 5-7, 6-3 to make it to his 9th quarterfinal in Grand Slams. 

This is Medvedev’s third quarter-final appearance at the Australian Open after managing to enter the finals twice before.

After a disappointing first-round exit at the 2023 French Open, the Russian bounced back to enter the quarterfinals in his last three Grand Slam appearances.

He is up against the powerful server Hubert Hurkacz, who is fresh off a straight-set victory against Arthur Cazaux. Eyeing a spot in the last four, both players promise an exciting match. 

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