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“Fans need to show some respect” – Nick Kyrgios slams fans’ “disgusting behavior” towards Daniil Medvedev at the 2022 Montreal Open

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Top seed Daniil Medvedev lost to Nick Kyrgios 7-6, 4-6, 2-6 in the first round of Canadian Open

Nick Kyrgios was quick to take a stand for Daniil Medvedev on social media after a video surfaced on the internet where some fans can be seen referring to Medvedev as a ‘loser’, while the Russian was leaving the stadium. Kyrgios slammed the fans’ comments as “disgusting behavior” and referred to Medvedev as the best in the sport. Medvedev will be next seen in action at the Cincinnati Masters tomorrow.

Fresh off his 7-6, 4-6, 2-6 defeat to Kyrgios at the Canadian Open in Montreal, Medvedev was exiting the venue when several fans shouted the insult at him. The 26-year-old Russian was unimpressed by the comment, turning around to confront one of the louder fans and having an animated discussion while flanked by security guards. Footage shows Medvedev finally pulling away after almost one minute, telling the fan to ‘think’ while gesturing to his head.

Fans react as Kyrgios takes a stand for Medvedev

Fans mostly praised Kyrgios for taking a stand for Medvedev while there were a few who termed Kyrgios as a ‘hypocrite’ because the Australian himself loses control of his behaviour very frequently.

“Totally agree Nick, and thank you for bringing awareness to this issue”, wrote a fan, praising Kyrgios.

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“Bold of u to talk about showing respect tbh… reflect”, tweeted another fan, with a contrasting opinion.

“People that chant or call out negatively to the players are simply not “fans”. I cannot say what they actually are on social media. These tennis players are entertaining us by hiving it their all in extreme temperatures and this is how we show our appreciation? SMH”, wrote another fan.

Another fan tweeted, “That fan did not achieve anything in his life, that’s why he doesn’t understand loss”.

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Sarbik Dutta

My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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