Daniil Medvedev's psychologist Francisca Dauzet is the primary to acknowledge that the Russian is susceptible to "sure temper swings," however believes there was an overreaction to his US Open outburst.
On the very begin of the US Open, Medvedev made all of the headlines after making a viral six-minute drama. Battling to keep away from a straight-set defeat to Benjamin Bonzi, the previous world No. 1 misplaced it after a photographer stepped onto the court docket and the umpire determined to replay the purpose. The 29-year-old refused to play for the following a number of minutes, all whereas encouraging the group to boo the photographer and the umpire. Additionally, he smashed a racket.
As if dropping to Bonzi wasn't unhealthy sufficient, Medvedev was additionally hit with a $42.5k superb. And evidently, he was closely criticized and scrutinized for his actions.
Dauzet suggests the general public obtained some issues combined up
"I can say that I’m shocked and never on the identical time. As a result of he’s not the primary and just one to do this type of factor. Tennis is a sport that provokes this type of overreaction. Daniil is a bit used to sure temper swings and sure they are often caustic and unwelcome generally. His conduct annoys and likewise impacts the general public. We keep in mind John McEnroe, for instance, in his time who impressed comparable emotions…" Dauzet informed Tennis Majors.
"Nonetheless, it appears necessary to me to obviously distinguish what’s being commented on: the match truth concerning the stoppage, the racket breaking, what he says to the umpire? These are usually not the identical details. I’ve the impression that there was an amalgamation and that all the pieces was placed on the identical stage."
In the identical interview, Dauzet famous that Medvedev is "not a politically appropriate individual," which implies that he all the time speaks and acts the way in which he feels. Nevertheless, she additionally famous that the Russian "meant no malice" and that the general public "exaggerated" with their response.
In the meantime, Medvedev is enjoying his first event for the reason that US Open drama at this week's ATP 250 occasion in Hangzhou.
