WATCH: “What in the name of Medvedev” – Daria Saville beats herself up over loss at the Australian Open after an embarrassing forehand video goes viral

Daria Saville loses to Magdalene Ferch despite a wildcard entry at the 2024 Australian Open. 

WATCH: “What in the name of Medvedev” – Daria Saville beats herself up over loss at the Australian Open after an embarrassing forehand video goes viral

Daria Saville (Image via: X)

Daria Saville replied with an embarrassed emoji at a viral video of herself hitting an awkward ‘Medvedev’ forehand play that went the wrong side.

Daria had just returned to the Grand Slam for the first time since she sustained a severe knee injury at the 2020 Tokyo Open against Naomi Osaka.

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The Aussie was given a wildcard after reaching the semifinals of the Hobart International, but she would have to wait another year to prove herself at the Australian Open again. The former No. 20 lost 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, and 5-7 to Magdalena Frech at John Cain Arena.

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Some fans reacted to the embarrassing forehand and her laugh by encouraging her to do more and that she would eventually get her first win at a Grand Slam event after a year and three months of being sidelined.

I’m sorry you lost, but you put up a fantastic come back. You’ve only just come back from a serious knee injury, and you look fit and amazing. I’m thinking great things for you this year.
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Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:

Before the game, Daria Saville had told reporters that she was aiming to return to the world’s top 20 even though she still sits at 206. 

If she had reached at least the round of 16 of the Australian Open she would have been at the top 170 come February but It didn’t pan out the way she wanted. The “pretty good Aussie summer” she planned to have ended in the first round.

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Daria Saville loses to Magdalene Frech despite a wildcard

Daria Saville succumbed to a 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 5-7 loss to Polish World No. 69 Magdalene Frech yesterday. The Aussie’s return to the Australian Open was plagued by the issue of her wildcard.

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Many believed that Daria Saville wasn’t supposed to be given a wild card at the expense of Arina Rodionova who was ranked higher.

Rodionova had hit hard on Tennis Australia’s decision, saying that it affected Saville more because of how close the tournament had been announced. Daria replied that despite the delayed call-up, she was prepared after reaching the semifinals of the Hobart International.

However, Daria was not in her best form, as she hit 14 double faults and walked off John Cain Arena shaking her head at her disappointing performance. She also threw her racquet at the ground after three consecutive double faults in the second set.

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