World No. 11 Daniil Medvedev commented on negative feedback he receives online.
He was asked about the surprising amount of criticism directed at him on Russian websites, especially compared to past admiration. The journalist mentioned common negative comments such as “He doesn`t want to play,” “he should change his coach,” and calling him a “bag,” noting that Medvedev sometimes reacts to criticism during matches. He was asked how he explains this phenomenon.
Medvedev replied that it`s related to social media and isn`t limited to Russian sites. He described the simple reality: “You win – everyone loves you, you lose – everyone hates you.” He stressed that this is typical for all athletes, “even Jordan, or some LeBron James,” adding, “it`s nothing terrible. The main thing is to start playing better yourself.”
