Zverev settles with Medvedev after bankruptcy

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The round of 16 at the ATP Masters in Monte Carlo between Alexander Zverev (25, ATP 16) and Daniil Medvedev (27, ATP 5) is a tight box. With the better ending for Medvedev. The Russian was victorious after 3:05 on Thursday evening 3:6, 7:5, 7:6 (9:7).

Zverev has come close to reaching the quarterfinals several times. After winning the starting set, he served 5:4 in the second and third sets for the win. And gets the break both times. In the tiebreak of the third set, the German, loudly applauded by girlfriend Sophia Thomalla (33), also handed out two match balls.

Provocative actions and gestures

That is not the only reason why Zverev is angry after the game. “It sucks, that’s perfectly clear. It’s very bitter. He’s an excellent tennis player, one of the best in the world, but he doesn’t win at tennis. He’s one of the most unfair players in the world,” he muttered to Sky.

Medvedev’s behavior gives several reasons for this statement. Approximately in the second set after rest to 4:5. Then he rushes forward in frustration, removes the net support and throws it on the ground. Zverev stops and smiles incredulously – to his surprise there is no warning.

Or when the Russian consulted with the referee shortly afterwards. He wants the ball mark checked. The spectators captivate and captivate him – Medvedev calls for silence with his index finger over his mouth. It’s not the only time he messes with them, provoking them with gestures.

Federer vs Nadal a popular rivalry

“He tries to do everything when he’s behind,” said Zverev. “I am very disappointed about that. I take honesty and sportsmanship very seriously. Unfortunately, he has none of that.” This does not detract from their rivalry, in which 14 matches have been played so far. Only: “One of the reasons why Federer and Nadal were so popular and everyone appreciated their rivalry was because they were always honest with each other. Unfortunately you can’t say that about him.

This is also proven at the end of the round of 16. The handshake? Completely cool, accompanied by a few probably less nice words from Zverev towards Medvedev. His reaction? He writes «cold» (cold) on the camera. Whether he means the handshake or the temperatures at the end of the game at midnight remains to be seen. (bir)

Source : Blick