Daniil Medvedev slammed as ‘disrespectful' after going out of his way to insult opponent during shock Wimbledon loss
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
DANIIL MEDVEDEV couldn't believe the level that his opponent Benjamin Bonzi reached to dump him out of Wimbledon.
Medevedev, 29, has reached the semi-finals at SW19 during the last two years, but crashed out in four sets to inspired Frenchman Bonzi.
Sign up for Scottish Sun
newsletter
Sign up
5
Daniil Medvedev couldn't believe his opponent's level
Credit: BEIN SPORTS
5
Medvedev, 29, didn't enjoy the 11am start
5
Bejamin Bonzi celebrates one of the biggest wins of his career
Credit: Getty
The world No64 went into today's No2 Court clash with Medvedev having failed to win a main draw match on grass this year.
But he defied the odds to beat the Russian 7-6 3-6 7-6 6-3.
Medvedev was in a foul mood at times during the match, regularly grumbling towards his team and even throwing his racquet.
The former US Open champion couldn't believe how well his opponent was playing, even muttering before Bonzi's first set point during the opening stanza: "Why not play like this every day, win millions, be rich?"
READ MORE WIMBLEDON
GAME OVER Ex-Wimbledon finalist leaves court in tears after 26mins and is forced to retire
After shrugging his shoulders, he added: "No, he decides to do it once a year."
Responding to a clip of Medvedev's comment, posted by tennis author Bastien Fachan, one fan called it: "Very disrespectful."
Although a second added: "Looooooool he's hilarious."
Medvedev is fluent in French, having worked with Cannes-born coach Gilles Cervara for several years, and made the comment in Bonzi's native tongue.
BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK
5
Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - follow all the latest scores and updates from a thrilling fortnight at SW19
Speaking after the match, Medvedev doubled down, saying: "I'm surprised by his level. I know that he can play well.
"I mean, it's just after the match, so I need to see the video and be sure about what I say. I would be surprised if you find a match of him playing like this any other match this year. I'm surprised he did today.
Former Grand Slam champion and one half of tennis power couple looks devastated at he retires at Wimbledon
"But it can happen. That's when sensations happen."
Medvedev then pointed to the fact he would have played Bonzi in Halle a fortnight ago, had the Frenchman beaten his compatriot Quentin Halys in round one.
The 6ft 6in ace, added: "Every shot that I played today, even good shots, he had an answer.
"I was supposed to play him or Halys in Halle. I watched the match. He couldn't play two balls in a row in the court. I was surprised. Will be tough against Quentin. I played good, I won.
"Today, he barely missed. A little bit on the forehand. Backhand, I remember maybe three unforced errors.
"I wish him to play like this. I saw the draw for myself, now not anymore.
"If he plays like he played today, he's definitely in the fourth round. Then it's (Taylor) Fritz, and then it's tougher. I would not be surprised if he doesn't play like this."
Bonzi, who has earned more than £2.5million during his career, will face Australia's Jordan Thompson in round two; and could then meet either Luciano Darderi, Roman Safiullin or British wildcard Arthur Fery.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
28 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
‘I've been lazy' – Levi Colwill is his own fiercest critic as Chelsea star admits ‘areas of my game aren't good enough'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEVI COLWILL heads into the biggest season of his career desperate to overcome his biggest opponent - himself. The ambitious Chelsea and England defender admits to being 'lazy' with so much to work on as he enters World Cup year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Levi Colwill is a leader in Chelsea's dressing room - and his own fiercest critic Credit: AFP 5 Colwill admits to sometimes being 'lazy' in his passing Credit: Getty 5 Colwill is prepared to improve his game to secure a World Cup place Credit: Alamy Colwill is emerging as a leader in the dressing room among a young squad but is his own fiercest critic. The centre-back, 22, said: 'We could be here for ages, to be honest. I am nowhere near where I would like to be in the future. 'There are so many areas of my game that aren't good enough. I've seen that this season. 'Defending one-on-one has been tough this season but I think I've proved that I was getting a bit better towards the end. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CHELSEA FILES Blues dodge Club World Cup chaos, as Cobham outcasts left confused WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN 'And just being on the ball. I'm good at times when I'm trying to make passes and there are other times where I've been a bit lazy and you can tell. "Like I said, there are so many things I need to improve and get better at, to finalise my game and make myself better to help my team. 'That can happen naturally when you are playing a game. You might think a pass is an easy pass, you can take your mind off it. That's what I mean when I say 'laziness'. It can easily happen in games. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'You take your mind off something for half a second and that can make a big, big difference in the Premier League and tournaments like this where you are playing against the best players all the time. 'It is going to be a huge season for me at Chelsea. We're back in the Champions League too which we plan to do as well as possible. Chelsea survive electric storm to beat Benfica 4-1 at CWC 'Then we've got the Premier League where we want to push on and do better than we did this season. 'For me, looking at the end of the season where we've got the World Cup, it will be a big aim to be there. 'I've got to play the best I can for Chelsea to try and get myself in that team, in that squad. "First and foremost, we've got to try and hit our goals for next season.' Colwill has five England caps, which include a full 90 minutes in the most recent international, the shock 3-1 defeat by Senegal. He is battling with former Chelsea stablemate and current Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi for a squad spot in the run up to USA 2026. The Club World Cup has faced criticism for dragging an already lengthy football season even further into summer. As soon as Chelsea are out - whether that be after Friday's quarter-final against Palmeiras or in triumph after the final on July 13 - the players will grab a brief holiday before they go again. I am nowhere near where I would like to be in the future Levi Colwill Much has been made of the lack of downtime for modern day footballers but Colwill says kicking back too much is a risky business. He said: 'I probably won't do anything for about a week, maybe two weeks. See how I'm feeling. 'Then after that, you've got to start getting ready for pre-season. It comes around quickly. "You don't want to be lacking when it comes to that - because the gaffer will get on to you.' 5 Colwill won his fifth England cap against Senegal Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
29 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Rangers land third signing of the summer as Russell Martin reunites with Premier League star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS boss Russell Martin has moved to bolster his squad with the signing of Joe Rothwell. The midfielder joins full-back Max Aarons as the second summer signing from Premier League side Bournemouth - with Lyall Cameron also arriving from Dundee. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 Rothwell played under Martin at Southampton Credit: Getty 3 Rothwell played for Southampton after moving in January 2024 Credit: Alamy 3 Rothwell also played for Leeds United last season and helped them gain promotion Credit: Getty Aarons last month completed a year-long loan deal at the club and he's now been joined by one of his Cherries teammates. The Gers have confirmed Rothwell's arrival on a three-year contract and he'll wear the number six shirt. Rothwell has made over 200 appearances in the English Championship and played in England's top flight with the Cherries. Martin knows the 30-year-old well after bringing him to St Mary's whilst he was Southampton boss in January 2024. Rothwell played the rest of that season and was pivotal in their promotion charge towards the Premier League. And he has huge admiration for Martin, he told a More than a Match podcast: 'He'd handwritten letters and posted them under the players door before the play-off final. "I think just to thank everyone and show what they mean to him and the team. "I'd never heard a manager do that before. I think that just typified the type of guy he is. "He was all about the players, you could see last season they loved playing for him. "I think he brought the whole club together at Southampton. "Every member of staff spoke so highly of him." Ex-Rangers supremo David Murray on the club's new owners and why Gio shouldn't have been sacked The combative midfielder, who generally plays in the number eight position, returned to the Championship last season. He played a key role in Leeds' promotion success, with the Elland Road side going up as league winners. Rothwell made 36 appearances for Daniel Farke' side. Rothwell, who is capped at various ages for England but not the full team, could qualify to play for Scotland through his gran. Rangers are just weeks away from their massive Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos so strengthening the squad before the clash at Ibrox on July 22 is vital. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Times
30 minutes ago
- Times
Where to watch Wimbledon in London this summer
All eyes are on SW19 as Wimbledon prepares to get under way for another summer. The world's oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament has kicked off in the leafy southwest London postcode, bringing with it more Pimm's, socialites, and strawberries and cream than you can shake a stick at. If you didn't manage to snag a courtside ticket never fear, because London is brimming with big screens in spots where you can soak up the atmosphere. From open-air bars to BYOB screenings, here's where to catch all the grass-court action. Gallons of strawberries and endless flutes of fizz are being prepped at Duke of York Square in Chelsea, which is hosting one of the city's biggest free outdoor screenings of the men's semi-finals, women's final and men's final. Tennis enthusiasts can either throw down a picnic blanket on the manicured green opposite the Saatchi Gallery or rent a VIP deckchair for the day. On Saturday, July 12, a fine-foods market will be selling all kinds of delicious pre-game nibbles, and there will also be mini tennis coaching sessions for children who want to perfect their serve. • Your guide to life in London: what's new in culture, food and property If you're craving the buzz of a crowd, you'd be hard pushed to find an area of London more thronged with weekend visitors than Covent Garden Piazza. During Wimbledon the shopping district will be swapping street performers and buskers for grand-slam action broadcast from its own open-air screen, as well as deck chairs and even a Aperol bar. Grab yourself a glass of the Italian aperitivo and pray the rain holds off. The big screen on Regent's Canal is easily one of London's most idyllic free cinemas. If lounging on these iconic grassy steps is an experience you've yet to tick off your summer bucket list, Wimbledon is the perfect excuse to slather on the factor 50 and settle down with a pint or two. The Everyman-sponsored screen will show games every day until the two-week tournament wraps up on July 13. Bluebird Chelsea will serve grand slam parfaits and courtside spritzes Don't fancy fighting tooth and nail to secure a spot at a free screening? The King's Road institution Bluebird will be hosting a more intimate airing of the men's final on July 13. Tickets cost £90 to manage numbers, but that can be put against your bar tab on the day. Alongside the match, the glitzy brunch spot will be serving a limited-edition menu of grand slam parfaits and courtside spritzes. And it wouldn't be Wimbledon without the obligatory dessert of strawberries and cream. East Londoners don't have to shlep across town on the torturously hot Central Line to catch the action this summer, thankfully, because the outdoor venue Hackney Bridge is showing all the live tennis on its huge glare-free screen. The gigantic canal-side beer garden in Hackney Wick has tons of picnic tables, plus a gourmet food market with street favourites, including Puglian pizzas, Mex Club tacos and tasty Sri Lankan curries. Come for the tennis, stay for the sunset. • Wimbledon 2025 queue tips and secrets: how to get tickets Boxpark became known as one of the best places to watch live sport after scenes of pint-hurling fans celebrating England goals went viral during last summer's Euros. The tennis might be a touch less raucous, but the atmosphere at the Wembley outpost will be buzzing nonetheless, with much of the tournament shown on the big screen. Expect roaring surround sound, beer-hall style tables, and street food favourites served all day — from jerk chicken at Twerk & Jerk to gravy-dipped burgers at Nanny Bill's and bao buns from Inamo Sukoshi.
